The climate of Lakeside, CO is usually very pleasant and mild. In the summer months, temperatures stay relatively cool and comfortable thanks to the area's elevation in the Rocky Mountains. The average high temperature in the summer hovers around 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cold but not unbearable with average low temperatures in the mid-teens and highs reaching into the 40s. Precipitation is generally moderate throughout the year with snow in winter and sunny days most days of the year. The bright sunshine makes Lakeside a great destination for vacationers looking to escape from harsh winters elsewhere.
Lakeside, Colorado gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lakeside averages 60 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 Lakeside. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lakeside 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 60 inches of snow a year