Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Canon City, CO Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 13.7"
- Annual precip
- 156d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Canon City
Canon City, Colorado averages 52°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 13.7"
- annual precipitation · 38" snow
- 156 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
13.7"
Annual Snow
38.3"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
13.7"
Plus 38.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Canon City) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Canon City area.
How Canon City compares to every U.S. city
Canon City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Canon City
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Canon City's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 49°F (10°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6" | 6.7" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6" | 6.2" | 24.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0" | 6.0" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8" | 4.1" | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6" | 0.5" | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.4 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.3 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.5 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2" | 0.2" | 0.2 | 3.5 |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9" | 3.3" | 8.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 0.6" | 5.1" | 20.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5" | 6.2" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.6"
Snow: 6.7"
3.7 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 6.2"
4.7 days with precipitation
March 1.0"
Snow: 6.0"
5.6 days with precipitation
April 1.8"
Snow: 4.1"
6.8 days with precipitation
May 1.6"
Snow: 0.5"
8.4 days with precipitation
June 0.8"
7.4 days with precipitation
July 2.3"
11.6 days with precipitation
August 2.1"
12.0 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
Snow: 0.2"
6.5 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
Snow: 3.3"
5.4 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 5.1"
4.5 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 6.2"
4.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
156 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,440
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
751
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Canon City's climate means for you
Canon City runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 156 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,440 heating and 751 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: Canon City, CO
In Canon City, Colorado, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00051294, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Canon City averages 13.7 inches of precipitation annually, with 38.3 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 156 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 4 and the first fall freeze near October 7. Turning to energy use, 5,440 heating degree days and 751 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Canon City scores 49/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Canon City, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Canon City, Colorado is 52°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Canon City get? ▼
Canon City receives 13.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 38.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Canon City? ▼
Canon City has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Canon City? ▼
Canon City has approximately 156 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 4 and the first fall freeze around October 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Canon City? ▼
Canon City has 5,440 heating degree days and 751 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 Canon City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00051294 near Canon City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00051294. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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