What Is The Weather Like in Fort Collins

So, you may be wondering what is the weather like in Fort Collins, Colorado. Let’s take a look at what you can expect if you visit or move here.

What Is The Weather Like in Fort Collins: Seasons

In Fort Collins we get over 300 days of sunshine a year.  That means if you like sunshine you will probably like the weather in Fort Collins. We are also a climate that has four distinct seasons. You are able to enjoy summer, fall, winter and spring every year.

Summer

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Summer time here does require air conditioning. We on average have over 40 days of over 90 degree temperatures in a season. That number has gone up over the years.  In the late 1980’s when I moved here A/C was considered a nicety but now it would be considered a necessity. The humidity is almost always low. This means that our summers have a dry heat so a 90 degree day almost always feels like just that. Our summers can have large afternoon thunderstorms which help to keep the evenings cooler.

Fall

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Fall in Fort Collins, Colorado is a wonderful time. We have many deciduous trees around town. In fall these trees turn a plethora of colors while they lose their leaves. The temperature is cooler going into the fall months. However, it is not uncommon to still have days in the 80’s until mid to late October. Our fall season is one of the best times because there is usually little storm activity but still warm weather. This means it is a great time of year to get outside and enjoy all our area has to offer.

Winter

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In the winter you can expect snow. However, this is not as much snow as people from outside the area might expect. On average we get 55 inches of snow a season. It can snow anytime from September to May. However, accumulation only occurs in the colder months usually December to April. Winter can be cold with periods of time with below zero temperatures. However, most daytime temperatures are well above freezing with below freezing temperatures overnight. Snow in January and February can stick around for a week or more at a time.

What Is The Weather Like in Fort Collins: Spring

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With spring blooming you might be surprised to learn that our snowiest month is usually March. With big temperature swings this means that we can have a large accumulation. However, within a couple of days this is usually all melted. You can expect bigger storms in the spring with heavy, wet snow. These storms are interspersed with periods of more seasonably warm weather. You can expect a snowy Monday. Yet within a few days conditions will probably have changed enough that you can have fun in the park on Saturday. Spring is warmer but you will still want a jacket once the sun goes down. Most of us have a jacket that lives in the car for just this reason.

So now you know a bit more about our local climate. Contact us for all of your Fort Collins, Colorado questions. We are your area experts.