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Monthly climate in Florence, Colorado, United States

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Florence features a cold semi-arid climate (BSk). Temperatures typically range between -3 °C (28 °F) and 22 °C (72 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -27 °C (-16 °F) or can rise to as high as 36 °C (98 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 442 mm (17.4 inches) and receives 95 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Florence enjoys an average of 3573 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 31 minutes to 14 hours 47 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Florence, Colorado, United States §

The warmest months in Florence are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 20 to 22 °C (68 - 72 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -3 to -1 °C (28 - 31 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Florence experiences 87 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 148 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Florence, Colorado, United States. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 17°C
(62°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 31°C
(87°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 36°C
(98°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 20°C
(69°F)
Mean maximum 13°C
(55°F)		 16°C
(60°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 32°C
(91°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 15°C
(60°F)
Average high 5°C
(42°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 7°C
(45°F)
Daily mean -2°C
(28°F)		 -3°C
(28°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)
Average low -8°C
(18°F)		 -9°C
(17°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 6°C
(42°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)
Mean minimum -18°C
(0°F)		 -21°C
(-5°F)		 -13°C
(8°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 11°C
(51°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)		 -11°C
(12°F)		 -15°C
(5°F)
Minimum -23°C
(-10°F)		 -27°C
(-16°F)		 -23°C
(-10°F)		 -9°C
(17°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 -18°C
(0°F)		 -22°C
(-7°F)		 -19°C
(-1°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Florence, Colorado, United States §

Florence usually has the most precipitation in May, July and August, with an average of 14 rainy days and 68 mm (2.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Florence are January, November and December. On average, 14 mm (0.5 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Florence, Colorado, United States. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 15 (0.6) 21 (0.8) 37 (1.5) 41 (1.6) 64 (2.5) 42 (1.7) 78 (3.1) 62 (2.4) 31 (1.2) 25 (1.0) 15 (0.6) 11 (0.4)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 4 6 6 9 13 11 17 13 6 4 3 3

Monthly sunshine hours in Florence, Colorado, United States §

The sunniest months in Florence are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 42 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Florence: January, February and December receive an average of 7 hours 36 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Florence, Colorado, United States. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 196 245 300 316 343 361 363 350 310 279 256 249
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 49m 10h 46m 11h 59m 13h 13m 14h 16m 14h 47m 14h 30m 13h 34m 12h 22m 11h 8m 10h 3m 9h 31m

Solar UV radiation in Florence, Colorado, United States §

Florence experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 12 - 13, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Florence UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Florence, Colorado, United States. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 4 7 9 11 12 13 12 12 10 7 5 4

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Florence, Colorado, United States

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Florence. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Florence's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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