Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Buckhorn Mtn, CO Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 21.2"
- Annual precip
- 131d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Buckhorn Mtn
Buckhorn Mtn, Colorado averages 46°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 21.2"
- annual precipitation · 166" snow
- 131 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
21.2"
Annual Snow
165.7"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
21.2"
Plus 165.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Buckhorn Mtn) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Buckhorn Mtn area.
How Buckhorn Mtn compares to every U.S. city
Buckhorn Mtn'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 Buckhorn Mtn
MethodologyBuckhorn Mtn'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7" | 15.1" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7" | 18.5" | 24.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7" | 28.7" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9" | 35.2" | 18.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4" | 14.0" | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2" | 0.6" | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9" | 3.3" | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5" | 14.1" | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9" | 19.3" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7" | 16.9" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 15.1"
5.2 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
Snow: 18.5"
6.6 days with precipitation
March 1.7"
Snow: 28.7"
7.2 days with precipitation
April 2.9"
Snow: 35.2"
10.1 days with precipitation
May 3.4"
Snow: 14.0"
12.2 days with precipitation
June 2.2"
Snow: 0.6"
10.8 days with precipitation
July 2.6"
11.6 days with precipitation
August 2.1"
11.7 days with precipitation
September 1.9"
Snow: 3.3"
8.2 days with precipitation
October 1.5"
Snow: 14.1"
6.6 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
Snow: 19.3"
5.7 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
Snow: 16.9"
5.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
131 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,154
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
300
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
February
What Buckhorn Mtn's climate means for you
Buckhorn Mtn runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in February.
- Gardeners get about 131 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,154 heating and 300 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: Buckhorn Mtn, CO
An annual average temperature of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 35°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Buckhorn Mtn, Colorado. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while February is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00051060 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Buckhorn Mtn averages 21.2 inches of precipitation a year, with 165.7 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 131 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 21 and the first fall freeze near September 29. As for energy demand, 7,154 heating degree days and 300 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Buckhorn Mtn scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings February-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Buckhorn Mtn, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Buckhorn Mtn, Colorado is 46°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Buckhorn Mtn get? ▼
Buckhorn Mtn receives 21.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 165.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Buckhorn Mtn? ▼
Buckhorn Mtn 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 Buckhorn Mtn? ▼
Buckhorn Mtn has approximately 131 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 21 and the first fall freeze around September 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Buckhorn Mtn? ▼
Buckhorn Mtn has 7,154 heating degree days and 300 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 Buckhorn Mtn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00051060 near Buckhorn Mtn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00051060. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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