University of Colorado - Weather

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Despite the state’s association with snow and dreary weather, Colorado is recorded as hosting more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Though it is almost impossible to avoid the occasional patch of ice while walking through the streets, there is one crucial difference between a Colorado winter as opposed to one on the East Coast—the sun. Regardless of the amount of snow that falls in the winter months, you can almost guarantee that you will wake up to sunshine the majority of your mornings.

Still, temperatures do drop considerably in the winter, and it forces many students to purchase additional clothes. You will need a variety of beanies to keep your head warm, because they are an essential item. Gloves are also important, as well as long underwear, a good pair of snow boots, and a warm jacket. A great place to find all these things would be at the North Face store, which is located conveniently close to campus. Yet, when you first arrive in August, expect temperatures to be in the 90s. These first few months into the semester require shorts and sleeveless shirts, though they will not be needed long. By November, the temperature is already dropping considerably.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Colorado weather is crazy! One... Colorado weather is crazy! One minute it’s raining, and the next, the sun is shining. Bring all kinds of clothes, from your cute summer shorts to your warmest winter coat—you’ll use it all. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

Boulder’s weather can be pretty... Boulder’s weather can be pretty crazy at times—snowy one day and hot the next. Our winters are pretty mild compared to the East Coast. It still snows; it just doesn’t stay cold all winter. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

Be prepared for snow, cold nights,... Be prepared for snow, cold nights, rain, and sunshine. Boulder weather has the most wild, and most extreme, elements for each season. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

It’s Colorado, so expect to see... It’s Colorado, so expect to see all the seasons, and don’t be surprised if they all come in one week, or even the same day. I have walked to a morning class before in Uggs, a snow parka, gloves, and a scarf. Then, at noon, I am racing home to change into a sundress and flip-flops. You just never know about the weather here, so come prepared for it all. 12345 Weather Report

Anonymous says:

The weather varies throughout the... The weather varies throughout the year. We see all four seasons, so dress accordingly. 12345 Weather Report

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