Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Coal Creek Canyon, CO Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 25.8"
- Annual precip
- 103d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Coal Creek Canyon
Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado averages 40°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 40°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 25.8"
- annual precipitation · 195" snow
- 103 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
40°F (4°C)
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
29°F
Annual Precip
25.8"
Annual Snow
194.7"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
25.8"
Plus 194.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Coal Creek Canyon) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Coal Creek Canyon area.
How Coal Creek Canyon compares to every U.S. city
Coal Creek Canyon's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Coal Creek Canyon
MethodologyZooming out from Coal Creek Canyon's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 33°F (1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0" | 17.4" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.3" | 23.2" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7" | 35.6" | 28.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8" | 42.0" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2" | 16.6" | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2" | 0.9" | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9" | 2.7" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7" | 16.1" | 18.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2" | 18.4" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1" | 21.8" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
Snow: 17.4"
9.6 days with precipitation
February 1.3"
Snow: 23.2"
10.4 days with precipitation
March 2.7"
Snow: 35.6"
11.2 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
Snow: 42.0"
13.6 days with precipitation
May 3.2"
Snow: 16.6"
13.6 days with precipitation
June 2.2"
Snow: 0.9"
12.2 days with precipitation
July 2.9"
14.8 days with precipitation
August 2.8"
15.4 days with precipitation
September 1.9"
Snow: 2.7"
9.8 days with precipitation
October 1.7"
Snow: 16.1"
8.1 days with precipitation
November 1.2"
Snow: 18.4"
8.1 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
Snow: 21.8"
9.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
103 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,135
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
19
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Coal Creek Canyon's climate means for you
Coal Creek Canyon runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 103 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,135 heating and 19 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: Coal Creek Canyon, CO
Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado runs an annual average of 40°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 51°F to a mean daily low of 29°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00051681, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Coal Creek Canyon averages 25.8 inches of precipitation annually, with 194.7 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 103 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 5 and the first fall freeze near September 16. Turning to energy use, 9,135 heating degree days and 19 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Coal Creek Canyon scores 44/100 (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 December-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 Coal Creek Canyon, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado is 40°F. The warmest month averages 73°F (23°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Coal Creek Canyon get? ▼
Coal Creek Canyon receives 25.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 194.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Coal Creek Canyon? ▼
Coal Creek Canyon has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Coal Creek Canyon? ▼
Coal Creek Canyon has approximately 103 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 5 and the first fall freeze around September 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Coal Creek Canyon? ▼
Coal Creek Canyon has 9,135 heating degree days and 19 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 Coal Creek Canyon climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00051681 near Coal Creek Canyon.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00051681. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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