Climate in Lakewood, Colorado

Lakewood, CO has a pleasant climate with warm summers and mild winters. The average summer temperature is around 77 degrees Fahrenheit, with highs reaching into the 90s during July and August. Winters are mild, with an average temperature of 43 degrees Fahrenheit, and lows dipping into the teens during periods of cold weather. The area receives around 17 inches of precipitation annually, mostly in the form of rain during the warmer months and snowfall during winter. With over 300 days of sunshine per year, Lakewood enjoys plenty of warm and sunny days throughout all four seasons!

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

Lakewood averages 65 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 247 sunny days per year in Lakewood. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Lakewood gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 81 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.

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Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 65 inches of snow a year

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BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX

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

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

July is the hottest month for Lakewood with an average high temperature of 88.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In Lakewood, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lakewood are September, June and May.

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In Lakewood, there are 29.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

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December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Lakewood with an average of 17.6°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.

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In Lakewood, there are 153.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

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In Lakewood, there are 5.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

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Humidity is low in Lakewood, 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.

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May is the wettest month in Lakewood with 2.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 35% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.8 inches in Lakewood means that it is wetter than most places in Colorado.

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May is the rainiest month in Lakewood with 9.6 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.3 rainy days. There are 81.1 rainy days annually in Lakewood, 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.

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An annual snowfall of 64.6 inches in Lakewood means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Lakewood with 12.7 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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