Leadville, CO weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Leadville weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Leadville.

This week in Leadville

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Leadville

What is the weather usually like in Leadville?

Dfc
Subarctic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-1°18°37°56°75°29°4°Jan30°5°Feb36°11°Mar42°18°Apr54°27°May65°33°Jun70°38°Jul67°37°Aug61°31°Sep49°23°Oct36°12°Nov29°4°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan0.9"Feb1.0"Mar1.4"Apr1.1"May0.8"Jun1.7"Jul1.9"Aug1.1"Sep0.9"Oct0.9"Nov0.9"Dec

Best time to visit Leadville: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEADVILLE LAKE CO AP, CO US (USW00093009), adjusted for the elevation of Leadville.

Leadville weather month by month

January
29° 4°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 18.8 in of snow
February
30° 5°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 20.1 in of snow
March
36° 11°F
1.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 21.1 in of snow
April
42° 18°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 26.6 in of snow
May
54° 27°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 11.8 in of snow
June
65° 33°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
July
70° 38°F
1.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
August
67° 37°F
1.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
61° 31°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
October
49° 23°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 13.8 in of snow
November
36° 12°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 25.1 in of snow
December
29° 4°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 17.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Leadville through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:21 AM5:07 PM9 h 46 min
February6:54 AM5:43 PM10 h 48 min
March7:14 AM7:13 PM11 h 58 min
April6:26 AM7:44 PM13 h 17 min
May5:49 AM8:13 PM14 h 23 min
June5:36 AM8:34 PM14 h 58 min
July5:49 AM8:32 PM14 h 42 min
August6:17 AM8:02 PM13 h 44 min
September6:45 AM7:15 PM12 h 29 min
October7:13 AM6:27 PM11 h 13 min
November6:47 AM4:52 PM10 h 4 min
December7:16 AM4:44 PM9 h 28 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Leadville?

Leadville has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 70°F (21°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-16°C).

It gets about 13.5 inches (343 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 157 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Leadville is June to September. At 10,151 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 Leadville

What is the hottest month in Leadville?

July, with an average high of 70°F (21°C).

What is the coldest month in Leadville?

January, with an average low of 4°F (-16°C).

How much does it rain in Leadville?

About 13.5 inches (343 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Leadville?

Yes, about 157 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Leadville?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Leadville have?

Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).

What is the weather like in Leadville in November?

Highs average 36°F and lows 12°F, with about 0.9 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Leadville?

Around 6:47 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:52 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Leadville weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Leadville.

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