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.
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