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Weather on July 4

Fort Collins, CO

55 Years of Data

Avg High
87°F
Avg Low
57°F
Warmest
2003
80°F avg
Coldest
1972
52°F avg

About This Date

July 4th in Fort Collins, CO typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 87°F and lows near 57°F — a 30°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 4th was in 2003 (80°F average), while the coldest was 1972 (52°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 33% of July 4th dates historically, with the wettest July 4th recording 1.32" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for July 4th in Fort Collins, CO? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.9°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202587°66°77°0.25"
202482°52°67°
202383°57°70°0.86"
202293°57°75°0.03"
202188°60°74°
202084°59°72°
201987°61°74°
201889°59°74°0.18"
201793°54°73°
201690°66°78°
201594°61°77°0.38"
201493°60°77°0.08"
201394°63°78°
201296°60°78°
201196°55°76°
201083°53°68°1.32"
200976°59°67°0.53"
200894°56°75°
200788°61°74°0.05"
200685°56°70°
200583°51°67°
200484°52°68°0.05"
2003warmest96°64°80°
200288°59°73°
200189°60°75°0.05"
200091°57°74°
199997°58°77°
199882°58°70°
199779°52°65°0.1"
199693°61°77°
199577°55°66°0.03"
199488°59°73°0.08"
199373°46°60°
199287°55°71°
199191°54°72°
199083°61°72°0.05"
198996°58°77°
198890°59°74°
198781°53°67°
198693°59°76°
198590°65°77°
198482°58°70°
198377°52°64°
198289°56°72°
198186°56°71°0.51"
198086°60°73°
197983°60°71°0.13"
197892°52°72°
197791°67°79°
197684°57°71°
197588°58°73°
197485°50°67°
197391°61°76°
1972coldest58°46°52°0.2"
197183°54°68°
55 years of data from FT COLLINS

Fort Collins, CO Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Fort Collins, CO Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"3.1"6.1"JFMAMJJASOND2.7"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Fort Collins, CO Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins, CO has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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