Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 38°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cochetopa Creek, CO Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 38°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 10.6"
- Annual precip
- 76d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cochetopa Creek
Cochetopa Creek, Colorado averages 38°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 38°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 10.6"
- annual precipitation · 54" snow
- 76 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
38°F (3°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
21°F
Annual Precip
10.6"
Annual Snow
54.3"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
38°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
10.6"
Plus 54.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cochetopa Creek) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Cochetopa Creek area.
How Cochetopa Creek compares to every U.S. city
Cochetopa Creek's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Cochetopa Creek
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Cochetopa Creek captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | -4°F (-20°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7" | 10.8" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.7" | 9.6" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7" | 6.7" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 0.9" | 5.9" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0" | 1.4" | 20.5 | 0.0 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6" | 0.1" | 6.0 | 0.1 |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 1.1" | 0.3" | 12.5 | 0.0 |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7" | 1.9" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 11°F (-11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6" | 6.4" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | -1°F (-18°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.8" | 11.2" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 10.8"
7.5 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
Snow: 9.6"
7.4 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
Snow: 6.7"
7.2 days with precipitation
April 0.9"
Snow: 5.9"
7.7 days with precipitation
May 1.0"
Snow: 1.4"
6.9 days with precipitation
June 0.6"
Snow: 0.1"
5.5 days with precipitation
July 1.4"
10.4 days with precipitation
August 1.5"
10.6 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
Snow: 0.3"
7.5 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
Snow: 1.9"
5.9 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 6.4"
5.7 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
Snow: 11.2"
7.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
76 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,832
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
14
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Cochetopa Creek's climate means for you
Cochetopa Creek runs 38°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 76 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,832 heating and 14 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: Cochetopa Creek, CO
Cochetopa Creek, Colorado runs an annual average of 38°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 21°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 USC00051713, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Cochetopa Creek averages 10.6 inches of precipitation annually, with 54.3 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 76 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 21 and the first fall freeze near September 5. Turning to energy use, 9,832 heating degree days and 14 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cochetopa Creek scores 34/100 (Below Average), 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 Cochetopa Creek, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cochetopa Creek, Colorado is 38°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (26°C) and the coldest averages -4°F (-20°C).
How much rain does Cochetopa Creek get? ▼
Cochetopa Creek receives 10.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 54.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cochetopa Creek? ▼
Cochetopa Creek has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Cochetopa Creek? ▼
Cochetopa Creek has approximately 76 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 21 and the first fall freeze around September 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cochetopa Creek? ▼
Cochetopa Creek has 9,832 heating degree days and 14 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 Cochetopa Creek climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00051713 near Cochetopa Creek.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00051713. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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