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Leadville (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Leadville is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Leadville, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -2°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -15°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Leadville receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 506 mm. Leadville can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 64 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 19 mm of rainfall, spread across 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Leadville Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Leadville (CO)

Fri   Dec 27
-2°C | -10°C
NW 4 m/s
8.2 mm
overcast and slight snow

overcast and slight snow

Sat   Dec 28
-1°C | -8°C
W 3 m/s
8.1 mm
overcast and snow

overcast and snow

Sun   Dec 29
4°C | -3°C
W 4 m/s
2.8 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

The best time of year to visit Leadville in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Leadville?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Leadville?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Leadville?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Leadville?
    August tops the wettest month list with 64 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Leadville?
    June is the driest month with 19 mm of precipitation.

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