This climatology is based on 13 years of observations from our home in Nederland, Colorado. While 13 years of data is not enough to technically represent a climatology, it does give an idea of the average conditions here at 8200 feet in the Front Range foothills.
Month Avg High Avg Low Avg Temp Avg Precip Avg Snowfall
January 35.7 17.8 26.4 0.77 13.1
February 34.3 15.1 24.5 1.58
28.8
March 43.3 22.3 32.6 2.18 25.1
April 47.6 26.0 36.6 2.99 33.4
May 56.6 34.0 44.7 3.56 15.2
June 72.8 45.7 58.7 1.39 0
July 77.0 51.1 63.2 3.34 0
August 75.7 49.5 63.2 1.61 0
September 68.5 43.8 55.4 1.72 1.3
October 53.8 32.2 42.6 1.33 11.1
November 43.7 24.5 33.9 0.82 11.4
December 35.1 17.1 26.0 0.96 15.8
Averages 53.6 31.6 42.2 22.25 155.2
Snow
Nederland averages over 150 inches of snow per year. It can snow in any month, although July and August are generally snow-free. While several snowstorms over 12 inches occur each winter, strong chinook winds can bring warm days even in January, helping to melt out roads and southern-facing mountain slopes. Many Coloradans call in sick on snow days and brave the elements to go skiing. Powder day! One of the largest snowfalls in recent memory occurred on March 17-19, 2003 when anywhere from 4-6 feet of snow fell over the Nederland area.
| Snowfall Amount | Return Frequency |
|---|---|
| 6+ inches | 8 per year |
| 10+ inches | 4.5 per year |
| 12+ inches | 3.3 per year |
| 18+ inches | 1.2 per year |
| 20+ inches | 1.2 per year |
| 24+ inches | 1 in 2 years |
| 30+ inches | 1 in 3 years |
| 40+ inches | 1 in 13 years |
This is a list of the snowfalls of 12 inches or greater since 2010 (the year we moved to Nederland). Note that a majority of these storms have occurred in the Spring. Large Autumn storms can happen, especially on the nearby Colorado Eastern Plains, but Spring is the snowiest time of year in the Front Range Foothills.
| Dates | Depth |
|---|---|
| April 15-17, 2016 | 43.1 |
| March 13-14, 2021 | 38.3 |
| February 2-3, 2012 | 37 |
| May 17-19, 2017 | 34.8 |
| April 16-18, 2015 | 27.6 |
| November 25-26, 2019 | 23.8 |
| March 23-24, 2016 | 23.5 |
| December 21-22,2011 | 23.5 |
| January 30-February 2, 2016 | 23.4 |
| March 19, 2020 | 21 |
| April 15-16, 2020 | 20.7 |
| May 11-13, 2014 | 20.1 |
| January 4-5, 2017 | 18.1 |
| March 12-13, 2019 | 17.1 |
| April 13-14, 2011 | 16 |
| April 3-5, 2017 | 15.8 |
| April 14-15, 2013 | 15.1 |
| April 28-29, 2017 | 14.6 |
| April 12-13, 2020 | 14.5 |
| April 30 – May 1, 2013 | 14.5 |
| April 3-4, 2014 | 14.4 |
| February 22-23, 2016 | 14.3 |
| February 20-22, 2015 | 14.2 |
| February 15-16, 2015 | 13.9 |
| February 25-26, 2015 | 13.8 |
| March 17-18, 2016 | 13.6 |
| February 4-6, 2011 | 13.5 |
| March 9, 2013 | 13.1 |
| February 24, 2013 | 12.8 |
| October 25-26, 2011 | 12.8 |
| November 11-12, 2018 | 12.5 |
| April 23, 2013 | 12.4 |
| January 5-6, 2022 | 12.2 |
| April 13, 2014 | 12.1 |