Castle Pines, CO Climate


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The climate in Castle Pines, CO is generally mild and temperate. It experiences four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters. Spring and fall are typically dry and the region receives an average of 20-22 inches of precipitation throughout the year. The temperatures range drastically from summer to winter, with average highs during the summer reaching into the mid-80's and lows in winter dropping to around 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall totals vary widely, but tend to be relatively light overall in comparison to other parts of Colorado.

Castle Pines, Colorado gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Castle Pines averages 76 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 245 sunny days per year in Castle Pines. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Castle Pines gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 73 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 76 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Castle Pines is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Colorado.

9 Summer - 5.6 Winter
August, September and July are the most pleasant months in Castle Pines, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCastle Pines, ColoradoUnited States
  18.1 in.38.1 in.
  75.5 in.27.8 in.
  72.6 days106.2 days
  245 days205 days
  85.4°85.8°
  18.5°21.7°
  7.27
  4.84.3
  6558 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Castle Pines with an average high temperature of 85.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In Castle Pines, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Castle Pines are June, September and August.
In Castle Pines, there are 14.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Colorado.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Castle Pines with an average of 18.2°. This is one of the warmest places in Colorado.
In Castle Pines, there are 156.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.
In Castle Pines, there are 5.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.
Humidity is low in Castle Pines, 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.
July is the wettest month in Castle Pines with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 43% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.1 inches in Castle Pines means that it is wetter than most places in Colorado.
August is the rainiest month in Castle Pines with 10.2 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.4 rainy days. There are 72.6 rainy days annually in Castle Pines, which is less rainy than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 75.5 inches in Castle Pines means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Castle Pines with 16.3 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 13 years ago

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The weather in this part of CO is absolutely wonderful. This is largely due to the altitude and lack of humidity. It can be 32 degrees and not feel cold. One day may  More

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