Fort Collins, CO weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Fort Collins weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fort Collins.
This week in Fort Collins
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Fort Collins
What is the weather usually like in Fort Collins?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 15.9 inprecipitation per year · 403 mm
- 51.4 insnowfall per year · 131 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Fort Collins: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT COLLINS, CO US (USC00053005), adjusted for the elevation of Fort Collins.
Fort Collins weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Fort Collins through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Fort Collins?
Fort Collins has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 15.9 inches (403 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 51 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Fort Collins is June to September. At 5,003 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Fort Collins
What is the hottest month in Fort Collins?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Fort Collins?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Fort Collins?
About 15.9 inches (403 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Fort Collins?
Yes, about 51 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Fort Collins?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Fort Collins have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Fort Collins in November?
Highs average 53°F and lows 26°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Fort Collins?
Around 6:45 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:44 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Fort Collins weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Fort Collins.
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