Federal Heights, CO Climate

Federal Heights, CO enjoys a moderate climate with hot summers and mild winters. The city experiences an average of 260 sunny days per year, making it an ideal place for outdoor activities. During the summer months temperatures reach up to the low 90s Fahrenheit and humidity levels are often quite high. Winters bring cooler temperatures with occasional snowfall. Average winter temperatures range from the mid-teens to low 40s Fahrenheit. The city only averages 18 inches of snowfall annually providing it a milder climate than most other cities in Colorado.

Federal Heights, Colorado gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Federal Heights averages 58 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 Federal Heights. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Federal Heights gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 82 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 58 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.6 Summer - 5.6 Winter

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

Climate	Federal Heights, Colorado	United States
	16.0 in.	38.1 in.
	58.3 in.	27.8 in.
	82.3 days	106.2 days
	243 days	205 days
	89.4°	85.8°
	17.5°	21.7°
	7.2	7
	5.1	4.3
	5298 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 Federal Heights with an average high temperature of 89.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Colorado. In Federal Heights, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Federal Heights are September, June and May.

In Federal Heights, there are 39.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Federal Heights with an average of 16.9°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In Federal Heights, there are 157.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In Federal Heights, there are 5.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

Humidity is low in Federal Heights, 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 Federal Heights with 2.4 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 16.0 inches in Federal Heights means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

May is the rainiest month in Federal Heights with 10.0 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.6 rainy days. There are 82.3 rainy days annually in Federal Heights, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 58.3 inches in Federal Heights means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Federal Heights with 11.2 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.