Climate Comfort Score
29/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Buena Vista, CO Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 29/100
- Comfort score
- 9.9"
- Annual precip
- 119d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Buena Vista
Buena Vista, Colorado averages 45°F a year and scores 29/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 0% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 29/100
- comfort score, milder than 0% of U.S. cities
- 9.9"
- annual precipitation · 49" snow
- 119 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
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
29°F
Annual Precip
9.9"
Annual Snow
49.3"
Comfort Score
29/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
9.9"
Plus 49.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Buena Vista) 29.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Buena Vista area.
How Buena Vista compares to every U.S. city
Buena Vista's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
29 Top 100% higher than 0% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Buena Vista
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Buena Vista, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.3" | 6.2" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4" | 7.4" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6" | 8.2" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0" | 8.1" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2" | 3.2" | 9.5 | 0.0 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 1.2 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9" | 0.4" | 3.5 | 0.0 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8" | 3.1" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 0.4" | 5.1" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 11°F (-11°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.4" | 7.6" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
Snow: 6.2"
3.8 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 7.4"
5.4 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
Snow: 8.2"
5.7 days with precipitation
April 1.0"
Snow: 8.1"
6.6 days with precipitation
May 1.2"
Snow: 3.2"
7.3 days with precipitation
June 0.7"
6.7 days with precipitation
July 1.5"
12.6 days with precipitation
August 1.6"
12.3 days with precipitation
September 0.9"
Snow: 0.4"
8.0 days with precipitation
October 0.8"
Snow: 3.1"
6.0 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
Snow: 5.1"
4.5 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
Snow: 7.6"
4.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
119 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,521
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
131
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Buena Vista's climate means for you
Buena Vista runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 119 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,521 heating and 131 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: Buena Vista, CO
An annual average temperature of 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 29°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Buena Vista, Colorado. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00051071 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Buena Vista should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 9.9 inches, with 49.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 119 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 27 and the first fall freeze near September 23. And on the energy front, 7,521 heating degree days and 131 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Buena Vista scores 29/100 (Below Average), 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 December-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 Buena Vista, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Buena Vista, Colorado is 45°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 11°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Buena Vista get? ▼
Buena Vista receives 9.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 49.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Buena Vista? ▼
Buena Vista has a climate comfort score of 29/100 (Below Average), milder than 0% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Buena Vista? ▼
Buena Vista has approximately 119 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 27 and the first fall freeze around September 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Buena Vista? ▼
Buena Vista has 7,521 heating degree days and 131 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 Buena Vista climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00051071 near Buena Vista.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00051071. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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