Fresno, CA vs Denver, CO

Side-by-side comparison of monthly climate normals (NOAA 1991-2020).

Fresno is warmer than Denver (65°F vs 51.4°F annual avg) and similar rainfall to it (11 in vs 15.4 in per year). Fresno has a Semi-arid (hot) climate; Denver a Semi-arid (cold) climate.

Fresno, CA

Annual avg
65°F
Annual precip
11 in
Warmest month
July (97.7°F)
Coldest month
December (39.8°F)
Annual swing
36°F
Pleasant months
2 / 12
Semi-arid (hot) BSh USDA Zone 9a

Denver, CO

Annual avg
51.4°F
Annual precip
15.4 in
Warmest month
July (90.2°F)
Coldest month
January (17.6°F)
Annual swing
43°F
Semi-arid (cold) BSk USDA Zone 7a

Best months to visit each city

Fresno

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Denver

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Month-by-month comparison

Month Fresno Denver
High Low Precip High Low Precip
January 55.4°F 40.6°F 2.16 in 46.5°F 17.6°F 0.46 in
February 61.3°F 43.3°F 1.93 in 47.5°F 19.3°F 0.53 in
March 67.5°F 47.3°F 1.90 in 56.4°F 27.1°F 1.12 in
April 73.7°F 50.9°F 1.04 in 62.5°F 33.7°F 1.67 in
May 82.7°F 57.6°F 0.42 in 71.7°F 43.4°F 2.29 in
June 91.4°F 63.9°F 0.24 in 84.1°F 52.9°F 1.68 in
July 97.7°F 69.3°F 0.03 in 90.2°F 59.3°F 2.12 in
August 96.5°F 67.9°F 0.00 in 87.9°F 57.2°F 1.83 in
September 90.7°F 63.4°F 0.05 in 80.1°F 48.2°F 1.51 in
October 78.7°F 54.6°F 0.56 in 66.7°F 35.7°F 0.98 in
November 64.9°F 45.4°F 0.87 in 54.8°F 25.5°F 0.70 in
December 55.3°F 39.8°F 1.79 in 45.9°F 17.7°F 0.47 in
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