Northglenn, CO Climate


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The climate in Northglenn, CO is generally mild throughout the year and experiences all four seasons. In the summer months, temperatures tend to stay in the 70s and 80s during the day while dipping into the 50s at night. The winter months bring an average of over 35 inches of snow annually, with temperatures ranging from the mid-20s to mid-40s during the day and dipping below freezing at night. Springtime brings beautiful blooms and mild temperatures in the 50s and 60s. The autumn months are usually dry with temperatures in the 60s, making them a great time to explore Northglenn’s many outdoor attractions.

Northglenn, Colorado gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Northglenn averages 49 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 246 sunny days per year in Northglenn. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Northglenn gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 78 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 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 49 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.6 Summer - 5.7 Winter
September, June and August are the most pleasant months in Northglenn, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 Northglenn with an average high temperature of 90.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Colorado. In Northglenn, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Northglenn are September, June and May.
In Northglenn, there are 43.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Northglenn with an average of 17.5°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.
In Northglenn, there are 153.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.
In Northglenn, there are 5.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.
Humidity in Northglenn 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 Northglenn with 2.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 36% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.7 inches in Northglenn means that it is drier than most places in Colorado.
May is the rainiest month in Northglenn with 9.5 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.4 rainy days. There are 78.1 rainy days annually in Northglenn, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 48.6 inches in Northglenn means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Northglenn with 9.4 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Northglenn for 13 years before moving to AZ in 2020. What can I say? The place suffers from what most of America is suffering from. Increasing housing  More

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Northglenn is about 20 miles north of Denver. This small town has a quality of life that feels like time slows down. There is not a big hurry and always time for a  More

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Over 16 years ago

Northglenn is easily one of the best places I've ever lived. The cost of living is relatively low, with pretty good job opportunities in the area. Recreation and  More

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