Zip 80122 (Centennial, CO) Climate

The climate in 80122 Centennial, CO is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. Temperatures in the summer months typically reach into the mid-80s, while winter temperatures usually stay in the 30s and 40s. The area experiences an average of 15 inches of precipitation each year, most of which falls during the spring and summer months. There are approximately 300 sunny days in Centennial annually with plenty of sunshine for outdoor activities throughout the year. Winters tend to be dry with low humidity levels, making them ideal for skiing and other winter sports near the nearby Rocky Mountains.

Centennial (zip 80122), Colorado gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Centennial (zip 80122) averages 71 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 Centennial (zip 80122). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Centennial (zip 80122) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 80 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 18
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 71 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 80122 zip code is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Colorado.

9 Summer - 5.6 Winter

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the 80122 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Centennial, Colorado	United States
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	87.8°	85.8°
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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 the 80122 zip code with an average high temperature of 87.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In the 80122 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 80122 zip code are September, June and August.

In the 80122 zip code, there are 28.7 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 80122 zip code with an average of 17.6°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In the 80122 zip code, there are 149.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Colorado.

In the 80122 zip code, there are 5.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

Humidity is low in the 80122 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 80122 zip code with 2.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 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 17.9 inches in the 80122 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Colorado.

August is the rainiest month in the 80122 zip code with 10.1 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.2 rainy days. There are 80.1 rainy days annually in the 80122 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 71.1 inches in the 80122 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in the 80122 zip code with 14.1 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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