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United States / Colorado / Greeley Metro Area / Weld County / Milliken / Zip Codes
Milliken, CO has a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters. Average summer temperatures range from the high 70s to low 80s, while winter temperatures typically stay in the 30s and 40s. The city receives an average of 11 inches of rain annually, spread out evenly throughout the year. Snowfall is also fairly mild in Milliken, with an average of 41 inches per year. Overall, Milliken has four distinct seasons that can bring both beautiful weather and challenging conditions for residents and visitors alike.

Milliken, Colorado gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Milliken averages 40 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 244 sunny days per year in Milliken. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Milliken gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 74 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 40 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.3 Summer - 5.6 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Milliken, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMilliken, ColoradoUnited States
  14.6 in.38.1 in.
  40.0 in.27.8 in.
  73.7 days106.2 days
  244 days205 days
  90.5°85.8°
  14.3°21.7°
  7.27
  5.24.3
  4751 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 Milliken with an average high temperature of 90.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Colorado. In Milliken, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Milliken are September, May and June.
In Milliken, there are 47.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Milliken with an average of 14.3°. This is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
In Milliken, there are 166.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
In Milliken, there are 8.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
Humidity in Milliken is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and June.
May is the wettest month in Milliken with 2.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 38% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.6 inches in Milliken means that it is drier than most places in Colorado.
May is the rainiest month in Milliken with 9.8 days of rain, and December is the driest month with only 3.8 rainy days. There are 73.7 rainy days annually in Milliken, which is less rainy than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 40.0 inches in Milliken means that it is less snowy than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Milliken with 8.2 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Bob · Milliken, CO
Great Small Town
This Year

I enjoy the small midwest atmosphere living in Milliken, easy access to freeways and health care along with dining. The great thing about living here is that after a  More

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Robert · Milliken, CO
commute city to denver
Over 17 years ago

Good place to live and commute to Denver  More

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