Fort Collins, CO weather in July
July in Fort Collins: warm, with some rain. Highs 87°F, lows 59°F, about 9 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in Fort Collins.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 59°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 57°F | 59°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:33 am / 8:35 pm | 5:56 am / 8:16 pm |
| Daylight | 15.0 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).
A typical July day
- 6 am65°Fdew point 50°F
- 9 am77°Fdew point 50°F
- Noon85°Fdew point 46°F
- 3 pm86°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm80°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 pm71°Fdew point 50°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Denver Intl Airport (57 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 72% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 19%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more13 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 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 1.6 in; a dry July brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 2.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202003: average high 93°F
- Coolest July1992: average high 81°F
- Wettest July1997: 6.7 in
- Driest July2002: 0.07 in
- Highest reading103°F (July 21, 2005)
- Lowest reading44°F (July 3, 1992)
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 | 82°F | 87°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 59°F | 57°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 3 | 6 |
| Daylight | 15.0 h | 14.7 h | 13.7 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Pueblo, CO163 mi · high 93°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Estes Park, CO27 mi · high 79°F · 14 wet days
How Fort Collins ranks in July
- Normal high185th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days192nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days140th most of 340
What to pack for Fort Collins in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F
- Layers – afternoons near 87°F but nights near 59°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.7 hours of daylight and highs near 87°F
Heating and cooling
July has 4 heating degree days and 253 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Fort Collins in July?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 59°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 103°F (July 21, 2005).
Does it rain a lot in Fort Collins in July?
About 9 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.6 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (6.7 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.07 in).
Is July a good time to visit Fort Collins?
July ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fort Collins (53 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days and about 13 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Ft Collins (USC00053005), 0.6 mi S of the city center, 5,004 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Denver Intl Airport (USW00003017), 57 mi SSE of the city center, 5,414 ft (410 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Cheyenne (USW00024018), 42 mi NNE of the city center, 6,128 ft (1,124 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Denver International Airport (725650-03017), 56 mi SSE of the city center, 5,404 ft (400 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.