Leadville (CO) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Leadville, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -2°C (28°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 5°C (41°F) in July to -15°C (5°F) in December.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

On average, Leadville receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 506 mm (20 in). Leadville can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 64 mm (2.5 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (June), you will experience much drier conditions, with 19 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation 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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Leadville.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 64%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 43%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year