Aurora, CO has a diverse climate, ranging from hot in the summer to cold in the winter. The city experiences an average of over 300 sunny days per year, with temperatures reaching into the 90s on some days during the summer months. Winters are generally mild and usually include several snowstorms throughout the season. Average annual precipitation in Aurora is roughly 15 inches, with most of that falling between May and August. The area also experiences a few days of thunderstorms during the summer months but overall still gets more sunshine than rain.
Aurora, Colorado gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Aurora averages 62 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 243 sunny days per year in Aurora. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Aurora gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 80 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 62 inches of snow a year