Climate Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Colorado City, TX Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 93/100
- Comfort score
- 22.0"
- Annual precip
- 215d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Colorado City
Colorado City, Texas averages 64°F a year and scores 93/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 95% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 93/100
- comfort score, milder than 95% of U.S. cities
- 22.0"
- annual precipitation · 2" snow
- 215 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
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
22.0"
Annual Snow
1.6"
Comfort Score
93/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
22.0"
Plus 1.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Colorado City) 93.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent 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
93 Top 5% higher than 95% 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 | 58°F (14°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9" | 0.2" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3" | 0.1" | 14.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 6.8 | 0.6 |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 4.7 |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.5 |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.4 |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.5 |
| August | 96°F (35°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.7 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.4 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 3.8 |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2" | 1.2" | 9.5 | 0.1 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0" | 0.1" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.9"
Snow: 0.2"
3.2 days with precipitation
February 1.3"
Snow: 0.1"
3.3 days with precipitation
March 1.7"
5.1 days with precipitation
April 1.5"
3.6 days with precipitation
May 2.1"
4.8 days with precipitation
June 3.0"
5.6 days with precipitation
July 2.0"
3.5 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
4.4 days with precipitation
September 1.9"
3.5 days with precipitation
October 2.3"
5.8 days with precipitation
November 1.2"
Snow: 1.2"
4.7 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
Snow: 0.1"
2.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
215 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,803
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,336
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Colorado City's climate means for you
Colorado City runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 215 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,803 heating and 2,336 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, TX
Based on station USC00411903 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Colorado City, Texas averages 64°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 49°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Colorado City averages 22.0 inches of precipitation a year, with 1.6 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 215 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 4 and the first fall freeze near November 5. As for energy demand, 2,803 heating degree days and 2,336 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 93/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Colorado City, TX? ▼
The average annual temperature in Colorado City, Texas is 64°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Colorado City get? ▼
Colorado City receives 22.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.6 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 93/100 (Excellent), milder than 95% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Colorado City? ▼
Colorado City has approximately 215 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 4 and the first fall freeze around November 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Colorado City? ▼
Colorado City has 2,803 heating degree days and 2,336 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 USC00411903 near Colorado City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00411903. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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