Loveland, CO has a semi-arid climate with cold winters and warm summers. The city experiences low precipitation throughout the year, with most of it falling as snow during winter. The area is also prone to occasional hailstorms during spring and summer months.
Loveland, Colorado gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Loveland averages 46 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 233 sunny days per year in Loveland. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Loveland gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 88 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46 inches of snow a year
BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX
The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Loveland is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Colorado.
8.8 / 5.5
Summer / Winter
August, June and September are the most pleasant months in Loveland, while December and January are the least comfortable months.