Fort Collins, CO Weather

Located along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins experiences a semi-arid climate , with four distinct seasons and low annual precipitation. Summers range from mild to hot, with low humidity and afternoon thunderstorms that frequently threaten but only occasionally deliver rain. Winters range from mild to moderately cold. The city receives much sunshine, with 300 days of sunshine per year and 29 days with 90° + weather. The average temperature in July, the warmest month, is 73.1 °F (22.8 °C). The average temperature in December, the coldest month, is 31.2 °F (−0.4 °C). Annual snowfall averages 51 inches (1.3 m), and can occur from early September through the end of May. Average precipitation overall is 15.9 inches (400 mm).