Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Black Forest, CO Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 19.6"
- Annual precip
- 148d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Black Forest
Black Forest, Colorado averages 49°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 19.6"
- precipitation, annual total
- 148 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
49°F (10°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
19.6"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
19.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Black Forest) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Black Forest area.
How Black Forest compares to every U.S. city
Black Forest'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 Black Forest
MethodologyBlack Forest's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1" | 17.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4" | 6.8 | 0.1 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0" | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 9.6 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 5.6 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7" | 0.9 | 2.2 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0" | 10.5 | 0.1 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.6"
February 0.8"
March 1.4"
April 2.1"
May 2.4"
June 2.0"
July 3.1"
August 3.1"
September 1.7"
October 1.0"
November 0.8"
December 0.6"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
148 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,183
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
440
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Black Forest's climate means for you
Black Forest runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 148 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,183 heating and 440 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: Black Forest, CO
Based on station USC00050756 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Black Forest, Colorado averages 49°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 35°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.
Beyond temperature, Black Forest averages 19.6 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 148 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 11 and the first fall freeze near October 6. Turning to energy use, 6,183 heating degree days and 440 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Black Forest scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Black Forest, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Black Forest, Colorado is 49°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Black Forest get? ▼
Black Forest receives 19.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Black Forest? ▼
Black Forest 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 Black Forest? ▼
Black Forest has approximately 148 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 11 and the first fall freeze around October 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Black Forest? ▼
Black Forest has 6,183 heating degree days and 440 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 Black Forest climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00050756 near Black Forest.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00050756. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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