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Fort Collins, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Fort Collins?
Fort Collins, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Fort Collins
- Population
- 170.9K
- Elevation
- 1,525 m
- Coordinates
- 40.59°, -105.08°
Fort Collins is a city in United States with a population of approximately 170.9K. Average temperatures range from -9°C (16°F) in January to 31°C (87°F) in July. The best time to visit is June, July, August, September. The city sits at an elevation of 1,525 m above sea level.
Time in Fort Collins right now
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Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Denver
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DST in effect
MST / MDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Fort Collins
Daylight in Fort Collins today
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Day length
15h 04m
Climate normals for Fort Collins
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / -9°C | 1°C / -13°C | 5days (21 mm) Good | 7.7h Good | 65% Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 6°C / -8°C | 2°C / -13°C | 5days (24 mm) Good | 8.8h Good | 60% Moderate | 4.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 11°C / -4°C | 8°C / -8°C | 8days (49 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 60% Moderate | 5.6 High | Poor | View Details |
| April | 16°C / 0°C | 13°C / -3°C | 9days (48 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 56% Moderate | 6.7 High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 20°C / 6°C | 18°C / 3°C | 14days (103 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 28°C / 12°C | 27°C / 11°C | 8days (47 mm) Wet | 13.1h Excellent | 56% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 31°C / 15°C | 31°C / 15°C | 8days (38 mm) Wet | 13.1h Excellent | 53% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 30°C / 15°C | 29°C / 14°C | 7days (30 mm) Good | 12h Excellent | 54% Moderate | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 27°C / 11°C | 25°C / 9°C | 5days (28 mm) Good | 10.9h Excellent | 52% Moderate | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 19°C / 4°C | 15°C / 1°C | 5days (24 mm) Good | 9.4h Good | 55% Moderate | 4.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 12°C / -2°C | 8°C / -6°C | 5days (20 mm) Good | 8.1h Good | 60% Moderate | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 7°C / -5°C | 3°C / -10°C | 4days (15 mm) Good | 7.5h Good | 60% Moderate | 2.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 4°C / -9°C . Feb: 6°C / -8°C . Mar: 11°C / -4°C . Apr: 16°C / 0°C . May: 20°C / 6°C . Jun: 28°C / 12°C . Jul: 31°C / 15°C . Aug: 30°C / 15°C . Sep: 27°C / 11°C . Oct: 19°C / 4°C . Nov: 12°C / -2°C . Dec: 7°C / -5°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 21 mm. Feb: 24 mm. Mar: 49 mm. Apr: 48 mm. May: 103 mm. Jun: 47 mm. Jul: 38 mm. Aug: 30 mm. Sep: 28 mm. Oct: 24 mm. Nov: 20 mm. Dec: 15 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 65%. Feb: 60%. Mar: 60%. Apr: 56%. May: 63%. Jun: 56%. Jul: 53%. Aug: 54%. Sep: 52%. Oct: 55%. Nov: 60%. Dec: 60%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 13 km/h . Feb: 15 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 16 km/h . Jul: 15 km/h . Aug: 15 km/h . Sep: 14 km/h . Oct: 15 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 14 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fort Collins has a population of approximately 170.9K.
The best months to visit Fort Collins are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Fort Collins receives approximately 447mm of rainfall annually across 83 rainy days.
Fort Collins is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Fort Collins sits at an elevation of 1,525 m (5,003 ft) above sea level.