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Dakota Ridge weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Dakota Ridge swings 76°F across the year, from 87°F highs in July to 11°F lows in January, and May is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 22 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
July
87°F average high
Coldest month
January
11°F average low
Wettest month
May
22 in a year
Below freezing
6 months
January, February, March, April, November and December
Comfortable
2 months
April and October
Residents
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NWS, American, European side by side around Dakota Ridge and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Dakota Ridge hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Dakota Ridge 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Dakota Ridge, Colorado (CO) is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 87°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 11°F), with roughly 22 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Dakota Ridge right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Dakota Ridge climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
35°
11°
Feb
44°
14°
Mar
48°
20°
Apr
60°
31°
May
69°
41°
Jun
80°
52°
Jul
87°
56°
Aug
86°
57°
Sep
80°
49°
Oct
68°
39°
Nov
50°
24°
Dec
46°
22°

Which forecast is most accurate in Dakota Ridge?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
American logo
American ★ Best
77
/100rank #1
79±2.1°F83±5.4 mph7184% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
European logo
European
74
/100rank #2
88±1.2°F96±1.3 mph4268% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Common questions

What's the weather in Dakota Ridge today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Dakota Ridge today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Dakota Ridge today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Dakota Ridge and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Dakota Ridge?
Over the last 30 days, the American model has been the most accurate for Dakota Ridge (CheckWeather Score 77/100), ahead of the European at 74. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Dakota Ridge?
July is typically the warmest month in Dakota Ridge, with average highs around 87°F.
How cold does Dakota Ridge get?
The coldest month in Dakota Ridge is January, when overnight lows average about 11°F.
How much rain does Dakota Ridge get?
Dakota Ridge sees roughly 22 in of precipitation a year, with May usually the wettest month.

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