Platteville, CO has a mild climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 75°F while the average temperature in the winter is around 30°F. The city sees little snowfall each year, averaging only 12-15 inches annually. Despite the cold temperatures in the winter, Platteville enjoys plenty of sunshine for an average of 300 days per year. Additionally, due to its elevation at 5,200 feet above sea level, Platteville experiences about 20% less precipitation than nearby cities at lower elevations.
Platteville, Colorado gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Platteville averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 243 sunny days per year in Platteville. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Platteville gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 71 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 37 inches of snow a year