Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lakewood, CO Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 17.5"
- Annual precip
- 157d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lakewood
Lakewood, Colorado averages 50°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 17.5"
- annual precipitation · 58" snow
- 157 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
17.5"
Annual Snow
58.0"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.5"
Plus 58.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lakewood) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Lakewood area.
How Lakewood compares to every U.S. city
Lakewood's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lakewood
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Lakewood captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6" | 8.0" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8" | 8.6" | 25.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3" | 9.2" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4" | 9.1" | 13.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6" | 1.7" | 2.8 | 0.5 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 5.9 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.0 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.0 |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4" | 0.3" | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1" | 5.2" | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8" | 9.2" | 22.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5" | 6.7" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.6"
Snow: 8.0"
4.5 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 8.6"
4.9 days with precipitation
March 1.3"
Snow: 9.2"
5.6 days with precipitation
April 2.4"
Snow: 9.1"
7.2 days with precipitation
May 2.6"
Snow: 1.7"
10.3 days with precipitation
June 2.1"
8.4 days with precipitation
July 2.0"
9.4 days with precipitation
August 1.9"
9.7 days with precipitation
September 1.4"
Snow: 0.3"
7.2 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
Snow: 5.2"
5.7 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 9.2"
4.4 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 6.7"
3.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 3
50% probability date
Growing Season
157 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,914
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
633
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Lakewood's climate means for you
Lakewood runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 157 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,914 heating and 633 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Lakewood, CO
An annual average temperature of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 38°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Lakewood, Colorado. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00054762 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Lakewood should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 17.5 inches, with 58.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 157 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 3 and the first fall freeze near October 7. And on the energy front, 5,914 heating degree days and 633 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lakewood scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lakewood, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lakewood, Colorado is 50°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Lakewood get? ▼
Lakewood receives 17.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 58.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lakewood? ▼
Lakewood has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lakewood? ▼
Lakewood has approximately 157 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 3 and the first fall freeze around October 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lakewood? ▼
Lakewood has 5,914 heating degree days and 633 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Lakewood climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00054762 near Lakewood.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00054762. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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