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United States / Colorado / Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metro Area / Jefferson County / Idledale / Zip Codes
Idledale, CO has a pleasant climate year-round. During the winter months, it tends to be cold and snowy with an average temperature of about 32 degrees Fahrenheit. In the summertime, however, temperatures can rise to the mid-80s making it quite warm and pleasant. The mountain town enjoys sunshine nearly every day of the year and is often considered a great place for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing, and snowboarding. On the rare occasion that it rains in Idledale, residents welcome the moisture since it helps keep their gardens green and vibrant!
Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.9 Summer - 5.6 Winter
August, June and September are the most pleasant months in Idledale, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateIdledale, ColoradoUnited States
  18.7 in.38.1 in.
  68.7 in.27.8 in.
  80.1 days106.2 days
  245 days205 days
  87.2°85.8°
  20.0°21.7°
  7.27
  5.74.3
  6460 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 Idledale with an average high temperature of 87.2°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In Idledale, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Idledale are June, September and August.
In Idledale, there are 24.0 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 Idledale with an average of 18.9°. This is one of the warmest places in Colorado.
In Idledale, there are 147.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Colorado.
In Idledale, there are 4.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Colorado.
Humidity is low in Idledale, 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 Idledale with 2.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 36% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.7 inches in Idledale means that it is wetter than most places in Colorado.
August is the rainiest month in Idledale with 9.5 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.3 rainy days. There are 80.1 rainy days annually in Idledale, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 68.7 inches in Idledale means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Idledale with 14.1 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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