Dove Valley, CO Climate


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Dove Valley, CO enjoys a mild climate year-round. In the summer months, temperatures usually reach highs in the mid-80s and lows in the 60s. Winters are typically quite mild, with daytime temperatures usually reaching into the 40s and 50s and nighttime temperatures occasionally dipping below freezing. During most of the year, Dove Valley experiences warm days with comfortable evenings. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, with snowfall occurring mostly during December through February. The area enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout all four seasons.

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

Dove Valley averages 72 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 Dove Valley. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Dove Valley 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 72 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Dove Valley 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 Dove Valley, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateDove Valley, ColoradoUnited States
  18.0 in.38.1 in.
  71.6 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
  5735 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 Dove Valley with an average high temperature of 87.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In Dove Valley, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Dove Valley are September, June and August.
In Dove Valley, there are 25.7 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 Dove Valley with an average of 17.6°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.
In Dove Valley, there are 153.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.
In Dove Valley, there are 5.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.
Humidity is low in Dove 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 Dove Valley 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 Dove Valley means that it is wetter than most places in Colorado.
August is the rainiest month in Dove Valley 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 Dove Valley, 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 71.6 inches in Dove Valley means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Dove Valley with 14.2 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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