Breckenridge, CO weather in July
In July, Breckenridge sees highs around 71°F and lows around 39°F: mild, with frequent rain. There are about 13 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Breckenridge.
- Normal high
- 71°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 2.5 in total
- Daylight
- 14.6 h
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 70°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 47% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:40 am / 8:35 pm | 6:03 am / 8:18 pm |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 14.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)27 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 2.5 in; a dry July brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 3.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202003: average high 80°F
- Coolest July1992: average high 68°F
- Wettest July2011: 7.2 in
- Driest July1994: 0.6 in
- Highest reading85°F (July 18, 2003)
- Lowest reading21°F (July 3, 2004)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 66°F | 71°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 39°F | 38°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 13 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 22 | 27 | 27 |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 14.6 h | 13.7 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and -3°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Vail, CO21 mi · high 77°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Vail, CO21 mi · high 77°F · 10 wet days
How Breckenridge ranks in July
- Normal high365th warmest of 378 cities; 17th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days341st driest of 378
What to pack for Breckenridge in July
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 71°F
- Layers – afternoons near 71°F but nights near 39°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 13 days
Heating and cooling
July has 307 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Breckenridge in July?
The normal high is 71°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 85°F (July 18, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Breckenridge in July?
About 13 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.5 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (7.2 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Breckenridge in July?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for July rounds to 0.0 in.
Is July a good time to visit Breckenridge?
July ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Breckenridge (89 out of 100). It has about 27 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is July.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Leadville Lake Co Airport (USW00093009), 23 mi SW of the city center, 9,932 ft (198 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Breckenridge (USC00050909), 0.4 mi NW of the city center, 9,598 ft (136 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Cabin Creek (USC00051186), 21 mi NE of the city center, 10,020 ft (286 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).