Cherry Creek, CO Climate


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Cherry Creek, CO has a mild climate, with temperatures ranging from warm summers to cold winters. The summer months are generally in the mid-80s while the winter months range from the high teens to just below freezing. Rainfall is average throughout the year, though snowfall can be heavy during colder months. Average wind speeds are moderate and humidity levels remain low most of the year. With mild temperatures and pleasant weather throughout much of the year, Cherry Creek is an ideal place to live for those looking for a climate that is comfortable and enjoyable.

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

Cherry Creek averages 71 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 Cherry Creek. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Cherry Creek 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 71 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.9 Summer - 5.5 Winter
September, August and June are the most pleasant months in Cherry Creek, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCherry Creek, ColoradoUnited States
  18.0 in.38.1 in.
  71.2 in.27.8 in.
  80.1 days106.2 days
  245 days205 days
  87.4°85.8°
  18.6°21.7°
  7.27
  5.24.3
  5643 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 Cherry Creek with an average high temperature of 87.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In Cherry Creek, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Cherry Creek are September, June and August.
In Cherry Creek, there are 25.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Cherry Creek with an average of 17.6°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.
In Cherry Creek, there are 153.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.
In Cherry Creek, there are 5.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.
Humidity is low in Cherry Creek, 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.
May is the wettest month in Cherry Creek with 2.5 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 18.0 inches in Cherry Creek means that it is wetter than most places in Colorado.
August is the rainiest month in Cherry Creek with 10.1 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.2 rainy days. There are 80.1 rainy days annually in Cherry Creek, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 71.2 inches in Cherry Creek means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Cherry Creek with 14.1 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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