Weather information for the Leadville area is provided below. Average temperatures, climate details and current forecasts are included!
Climate
Leadville's high elevation means the climate tends toward the cold side. Summer days are warm and often in the 70s, and summer nights are chilly. During winter there are frequent snowstorms, and snow stays on the ground from October to May. Major roads in and around town are kept plowed during winter months. Travelers should spend a day acclimating to the altitude before attempting strenuous activity, and wear plenty of sunblock to protect against UV rays.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | ||
| Avg. High | 31 | 34 | 38 | 45 | 55 | 67 | 71 | 69 | 62 | 51 | 38 | 31 | |
| Avg. Low | 3 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 28 | 34 | 38 | 38 | 32 | 23 | 12 | 4 | |
| Precipitation | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | |
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Snow Showers Likely
Thursday
Snow Showers
Thursday Night
Snow Showers
Friday
Snow Showers
Friday Night
Snow Showers Likely
Saturday
Mostly Sunny
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| Overnight | Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. |
| Thursday | Snow showers before 2pm, then snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. |
| Thursday Night | Snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible. |
| Friday | Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. |
| Friday Night | Snow showers likely before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. North wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. |
| Saturday | Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. |
| Saturday Night | Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Northwest wind around 5 mph. |
| Sunday | Sunny, with a high near 42. West northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. |
| Sunday Night | Mostly clear, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph. |
| Monday | Sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. |
| Monday Night | Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West southwest wind around 5 mph. |
| Tuesday | A chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. |
| Tuesday Night | A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. |
| Wednesday | A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. |
