Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cheraw, CO Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 13.0"
- Annual precip
- 163d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cheraw
Cheraw, Colorado averages 53°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 13.0"
- annual precipitation · 14" snow
- 163 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
53°F (11°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
13.0"
Annual Snow
14.1"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
13.0"
Plus 14.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cheraw) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Cheraw area.
How Cheraw compares to every U.S. city
Cheraw'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 Cheraw
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Cheraw, 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 | 47°F (8°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3" | 2.9" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3" | 3.7" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8" | 1.8" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3" | 0.6" | 11.8 | 0.2 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 3.7 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.7 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.0 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.5 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 8.7 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0" | 0.5" | 11.3 | 0.9 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4" | 1.7" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4" | 2.9" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
Snow: 2.9"
2.3 days with precipitation
February 0.3"
Snow: 3.7"
2.7 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 1.8"
3.9 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
Snow: 0.6"
5.2 days with precipitation
May 1.6"
6.2 days with precipitation
June 1.6"
5.5 days with precipitation
July 2.5"
6.9 days with precipitation
August 1.8"
6.1 days with precipitation
September 0.9"
4.4 days with precipitation
October 1.0"
Snow: 0.5"
3.9 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
Snow: 1.7"
2.3 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
Snow: 2.9"
2.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
163 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,553
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,028
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Cheraw's climate means for you
Cheraw runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 163 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,553 heating and 1,028 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: Cheraw, CO
Cheraw, Colorado runs an annual average of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 36°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00051539, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Cheraw averages 13.0 inches of precipitation annually, with 14.1 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 163 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 10. Turning to energy use, 5,553 heating degree days and 1,028 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cheraw 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 Cheraw, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cheraw, Colorado is 53°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 13°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Cheraw get? ▼
Cheraw receives 13.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 14.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cheraw? ▼
Cheraw 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 Cheraw? ▼
Cheraw has approximately 163 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cheraw? ▼
Cheraw has 5,553 heating degree days and 1,028 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 Cheraw climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00051539 near Cheraw.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00051539. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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