Wheat Ridge (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Wheat Ridge experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to cold weather.
Wheat Ridge has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Wheat Ridge is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a chilly 7°C in December.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -8°C in December. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Wheat Ridge maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 442 mm. The seasons in Wheat Ridge, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 75 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 14 mm over 5 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge, 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 Wheat Ridge.
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)
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The best time of year to visit Wheat Ridge 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 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 75 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 323 hours of sunshine.
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