Zip 80007 (Arvada, CO) Climate

The climate in 80007 Arvada, CO is typically moderate and comfortable throughout the year. During the summer months, temperatures average around 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 Celsius) with occasional spikes during heat waves. The winter months bring cooler temperatures to the area, typically in the mid-30s Fahrenheit (1 Celsius), but rarely dipping below freezing. Rainfall is generally low, averaging around 14 inches (35 cm) annually, and snowfall averages around 34 inches (86 cm).

Arvada (zip 80007), Colorado gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Arvada (zip 80007) averages 67 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 245 sunny days per year in Arvada (zip 80007). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Arvada (zip 80007) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 82 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 19
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 67 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 80007 zip code is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.8 Summer - 5.7 Winter

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the 80007 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Arvada, Colorado	United States
	18.0 in.	38.1 in.
	66.7 in.	27.8 in.
	82.3 days	106.2 days
	245 days	205 days
	88.0°	85.8°
	19.1°	21.7°
	7.2	7
	5.7	4.3
	5636 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 the 80007 zip code with an average high temperature of 88.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In the 80007 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 80007 zip code are September, June and May.

In the 80007 zip code, there are 29.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 80007 zip code with an average of 18.4°. This is one of the warmest places in Colorado.

In the 80007 zip code, there are 151.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In the 80007 zip code, there are 5.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

Humidity is low in the 80007 zip code, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

May is the wettest month in the 80007 zip code with 2.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 37% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.0 inches in the 80007 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Colorado.

May is the rainiest month in the 80007 zip code with 9.7 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.4 rainy days. There are 82.3 rainy days annually in the 80007 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 66.7 inches in the 80007 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in the 80007 zip code with 13.5 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Zeke · Cheyenne, WY

Please stop moving here

Over 4 years ago

This used to be a beautiful place to live, but then the newcomers moved here to this area last year. I don't really like people moving to this area, but whatever, it's More

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Susan · Broomfield, CO

Beautiful, but...

Over 10 years ago

I love 80007 area in Arvada, CO, too. There are some stunning views, lots of wide, open beautiful places there, and some spectacular homes. However, unfortunately, 80007 More

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