Climate in Aurora, Colorado

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.

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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

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BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Aurora is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Colorado.

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Aurora, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

July is the hottest month for Aurora with an average high temperature of 88.2°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In Aurora, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Aurora are September, June and May.

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In Aurora, there are 30.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

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December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Aurora with an average of 17.2°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.

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In Aurora, there are 155.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

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In Aurora, there are 5.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

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Humidity is low in Aurora, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

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May is the wettest month in Aurora with 2.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 38% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.8 inches in Aurora means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

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May is the rainiest month in Aurora with 9.7 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.3 rainy days. There are 80.2 rainy days annually in Aurora, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

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An annual snowfall of 61.7 inches in Aurora means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Aurora with 12.2 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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