Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Akron Washington CO, CO Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 15.4"
- Annual precip
- 155d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Akron Washington CO
Akron Washington CO, Colorado averages 50°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 15.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 155 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
15.4"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Akron Washington CO) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Akron Washington CO area.
How Akron Washington CO compares to every U.S. city
Akron Washington CO's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Akron Washington CO
MethodologyZooming out from Akron Washington CO's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.2" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7" | 22.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4" | 13.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6" | 2.8 | 0.8 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2" | 0.0 | 7.8 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8" | 0.0 | 16.1 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4" | 0.0 | 12.1 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2" | 0.6 | 4.6 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0" | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4" | 23.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.2" | 29.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.2"
3.2 days with precipitation
February 0.2"
3.4 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
5.4 days with precipitation
April 1.4"
8.6 days with precipitation
May 2.6"
10.7 days with precipitation
June 2.2"
9.6 days with precipitation
July 2.8"
10.4 days with precipitation
August 2.4"
9.2 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
6.2 days with precipitation
October 1.0"
6.0 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
4.1 days with precipitation
December 0.2"
2.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
155 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,189
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
817
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60% | 11.7 | 65% | 19% |
| February | 54% | 12.4 | 64% | 19% |
| March | 52% | 13.2 | 58% | 21% |
| April | 55% | 12.9 | 55% | 22% |
| May | 59% | 11.8 | 59% | 18% |
| June | 50% | 11.4 | 71% | 8% |
| July | 55% | 10.5 | 67% | 9% |
| August | 51% | 11.1 | 73% | 9% |
| September | 50% | 11.5 | 74% | 12% |
| October | 54% | 11.6 | 68% | 18% |
| November | 57% | 12.0 | 70% | 15% |
| December | 62% | 11.7 | 69% | 16% |
What Akron Washington CO's climate means for you
Akron Washington CO runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 155 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,189 heating and 817 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Akron Washington CO, CO
Based on station USW00024015 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Akron Washington CO, Colorado averages 50°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Akron Washington CO should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 15.4 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 155 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 6 and the first fall freeze near October 8. And on the energy front, 6,189 heating degree days and 817 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Akron Washington CO scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Akron Washington CO, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Akron Washington CO, Colorado is 50°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Akron Washington CO get? ▼
Akron Washington CO receives 15.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Akron Washington CO? ▼
Akron Washington CO has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Akron Washington CO? ▼
Akron Washington CO has approximately 155 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 6 and the first fall freeze around October 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Akron Washington CO? ▼
Akron Washington CO has 6,189 heating degree days and 817 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Akron Washington CO climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00024015 near Akron Washington CO.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00024015. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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