| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10°F to -5°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10°F to -5°F Zone 5b: -15°F to -10°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 1b: -15F to -10F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | May 1 - May 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 26e - Piedmont Plains and Tablelands | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 1 - 7 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 81019 - Colorado City, CO | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 13 | 15 | 24 | 32 | 40 | 48 | 54 | 53 | 45 | 34 | 23 | 15 | 33 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 45 | 48 | 54 | 63 | 72 | 83 | 88 | 84 | 77 | 66 | 52 | 46 | 65 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .59 | .6 | 1.35 | 1.55 | 2.09 | 1.55 | 2.38 | 2.53 | 1.13 | .91 | .98 | .64 | 16.3 |