Longmont (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Longmont is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Longmont, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a chilly 6°C in December.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -10°C in December. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Longmont's climate is marked by below-average rain/snowfall, accumulating 363 mm of precipitation yearly. The seasons in Longmont, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 62 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 9.5 mm over 4 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Longmont 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
In Longmont, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 6.5 hours per average 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 Longmont.
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
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The best time of year to visit Longmont 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, February and November are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°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 62 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 10 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 323 hours of sunshine.
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