Highlands Ranch (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Highlands Ranch can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to cold.
The city tends toward drier weather patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Highlands Ranch. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 6°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -8°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Highlands Ranch maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 485 mm. Highlands Ranch can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 66 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 16 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 6 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Highlands Ranch Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Highlands Ranch can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 6.5 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Highlands Ranch.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 56%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 46%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s and 5 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during March and April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
broken clouds and no rain almost clear and no rain broken clouds and small chance of rainForecast for Highlands Ranch (CO)
5 m/s
4 m/s
5 m/s
The best time of year to visit Highlands Ranch in the United States of America
Other facts from our historical weather data:The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of January and November are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 66 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 323 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
