Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Colorado City, AZ Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 14.3"
- Annual precip
- 182d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Colorado City
Colorado City, Arizona averages 56°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 14.3"
- annual precipitation · 12" snow
- 182 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
14.3"
Annual Snow
12.4"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
14.3"
Plus 12.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Colorado City) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Colorado City area.
How Colorado City compares to every U.S. city
Colorado City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Colorado City
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Colorado City, 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 | 49°F (9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3" | 2.9" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8" | 3.6" | 20.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7" | 1.1" | 16.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1" | 0.6" | 7.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 3.1 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 15.0 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.6 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.1 |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.5 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2" | 0.4" | 3.7 | 0.2 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1" | 0.7" | 17.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1" | 3.1" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.3"
Snow: 2.9"
5.6 days with precipitation
February 1.8"
Snow: 3.6"
7.5 days with precipitation
March 1.7"
Snow: 1.1"
6.3 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
Snow: 0.6"
4.7 days with precipitation
May 0.6"
3.2 days with precipitation
June 0.3"
2.6 days with precipitation
July 1.2"
4.8 days with precipitation
August 1.4"
6.5 days with precipitation
September 1.5"
4.1 days with precipitation
October 1.2"
Snow: 0.4"
4.8 days with precipitation
November 1.1"
Snow: 0.7"
4.0 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
Snow: 3.1"
5.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
182 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,457
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,233
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Colorado City's climate means for you
Colorado City runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 182 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,457 heating and 1,233 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: Colorado City, AZ
Colorado City, Arizona runs an annual average of 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 42°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 USC00021920, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Colorado City averages 14.3 inches of precipitation annually, with 12.4 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 182 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 26 and the first fall freeze near October 25. Turning to energy use, 4,457 heating degree days and 1,233 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Colorado City scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Colorado City, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Colorado City, Arizona is 56°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Colorado City get? ▼
Colorado City receives 14.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 12.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Colorado City? ▼
Colorado City has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Colorado City? ▼
Colorado City has approximately 182 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Colorado City? ▼
Colorado City has 4,457 heating degree days and 1,233 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 Colorado City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00021920 near Colorado City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00021920. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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