Lakewood, CO weather in July
July in Lakewood: warm, with some rain. Highs 86°F, lows 60°F, about 9 days with rain. This is the peak of the warm season in Lakewood.
- Normal high
- 86°F
- Normal low
- 60°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 60°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:36 am / 8:32 pm | 5:58 am / 8:14 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).
A typical July day
- 6 am64°Fdew point 50°F
- 9 am76°Fdew point 49°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm79°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm70°Fdew point 50°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Aurora Buckley Fld ANGB (18 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 42% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 33%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 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 1.9 in; a dry July brings about 1.1 in and a wet one about 2.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202005: average high 94°F
- Coolest July1992: average high 82°F
- Wettest July2013: 4.9 in
- Driest July2008: 0.2 in
- Highest reading103°F (July 21, 2005)
- Lowest reading42°F (July 24, 1998)
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 | 80°F | 86°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 60°F | 58°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 5 | 6 |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 14.7 h | 13.7 h |
Highs change by +6°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Greeley, CO53 mi · high 92°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Estes Park, CO52 mi · high 79°F · 14 wet days
How Lakewood ranks in July
- Normal high215th warmest of 378 cities; 10th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days168th driest of 378
- Comfortable days117th most of 340
What to pack for Lakewood in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F
- Layers – afternoons near 86°F but nights near 60°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.7 hours of daylight and highs near 86°F
Heating and cooling
July has 7 heating degree days and 248 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Lakewood in July?
The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 60°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 103°F (July 21, 2005).
Does it rain a lot in Lakewood in July?
About 9 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.9 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (4.9 in); the driest was in 2008 (0.2 in).
Is July a good time to visit Lakewood?
July ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lakewood (54 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days and about 13 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Lakewood (USC00054762), 3.7 mi NW of the city center, 5,640 ft (120 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Wheat Ridge 2 (USC00058995), 5.2 mi NNW of the city center, 5,398 ft (122 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Aurora Buckley Fld ANGB (USW00023036), 18 mi E of the city center, 5,663 ft (143 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Buckley Air Force Base (724695-23036), 18 mi E of the city center, 5,663 ft (143 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.