Columbine Valley, CO Climate


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Columbine Valley, CO has a mild climate with low humidity and plenty of sunshine throughout the year. Summers are warm and dry with temperatures typically ranging from 60-90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cold and can range from 20-45 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is generally light but can be heavier in the spring months. Snowfall is usually light, occurring mostly during winter months, although some areas experience more snowfall than others. The overall climate is pleasant and comfortable most of the year, making it an ideal place to live or visit.

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

Columbine Valley averages 69 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 242 sunny days per year in Columbine Valley. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Columbine Valley gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 18
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 69 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9 Summer - 5.5 Winter
August, June and September are the most pleasant months in Columbine Valley, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateColumbine Valley, ColoradoUnited States
  17.8 in.38.1 in.
  68.8 in.27.8 in.
  82.9 days106.2 days
  242 days205 days
  87.0°85.8°
  17.9°21.7°
  7.37
  5.24.3
  5348 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 Columbine Valley with an average high temperature of 87.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In Columbine Valley, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Columbine Valley are September, June and August.
In Columbine Valley, there are 23.3 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 Columbine Valley with an average of 16.9°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.
In Columbine Valley, there are 151.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.
In Columbine Valley, there are 6.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.
Humidity is low in Columbine Valley, 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 Columbine Valley with 2.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 35% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.8 inches in Columbine Valley means that it is wetter than most places in Colorado.
May is the rainiest month in Columbine Valley with 9.6 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.5 rainy days. There are 82.9 rainy days annually in Columbine Valley, 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.
An annual snowfall of 68.8 inches in Columbine Valley means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Columbine Valley with 13.4 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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