Weather in Loveland, Colorado
High country wildflowers peak. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast15%77°57°
- SundayMay 17Light Rain43%70°51°
- MondayMay 18Light Snow Shwrs100%50°34°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Drizzle57%53°33°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast57%68°40°
- ThursdayMay 21Heavy Drizzle40%61°47°
- FridayMay 22Overcast30%72°43°
- PM 2.5
- 5.5 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 7.9 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 3.8 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 123.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.2 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 11:50 AM
- Moonset
- 2:44 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
High country wildflowers peak
Loveland at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 5°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 18 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Loveland's warmest month is July (~73°F mean) and its coldest is December (~31°F). Rainfall peaks in May (2.7 inches) and bottoms out in January (0.4 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 0.4″ | 2 |
| February | 34° | 0.5″ | 2 |
| March | 42° | 1.3″ | 3 |
| April | 49° | 2.1″ | 5 |
| May | 58° | 2.7″ | 6 |
| June | 67° | 1.9″ | 4 |
| July | 73° | 1.6″ | 4 |
| August | 71° | 1.4″ | 3 |
| September | 63° | 1.4″ | 3 |
| October | 50° | 1.3″ | 3 |
| November | 39° | 0.7″ | 2 |
| December | 31° | 0.5″ | 2 |
Regional context
Loveland sits within a cold semi-arid climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Fort Collins, CO, Greeley, CO, Boulder, CO, Longmont, CO, Windsor, CO.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Loveland?
- Loveland's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Loveland?
- May is the wettest month with about 2.7 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 16 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Loveland?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 73°F.
- What is the coldest month in Loveland?
- December is typically coldest, averaging about 31°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Loveland?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Loveland get?
- Loveland averages about 37 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Loveland?
- Loveland's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Loveland, Colorado sits in a cold semi-arid climate zone. January means hover near 32°F while July averages 73°F — a 41°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Loveland receives about 16 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 37 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (40.4°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.