Wellington, CO is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and has a mild climate. Summers are generally warm with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit. Winters can be cold and snowy with temperatures dropping into the teens Fahrenheit. Overall, Wellington has an average of 250 sunny days a year, making it ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing in nearby Lake Loveland or biking along the Big Thompson River Trail. The area also receives ample rain throughout the year, helping to keep everything green and lush.
Wellington, Colorado gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Wellington averages 48 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 Wellington. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Wellington gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 14
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 48 inches of snow a year