Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Colorado NM, CO Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 11.2"
- Annual precip
- 173d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Colorado NM
Colorado NM, Colorado averages 53°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 11.2"
- annual precipitation · 22" snow
- 173 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
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
11.2"
Annual Snow
21.8"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.2"
Plus 21.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Colorado NM) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Colorado NM area.
How Colorado NM compares to every U.S. city
Colorado NM's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Colorado NM
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Colorado NM, 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8" | 6.2" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6" | 3.9" | 23.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9" | 2.1" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1" | 0.7" | 7.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2" | 0.1" | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.8 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.3 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.3 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 4.3 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3" | 0.6" | 4.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8" | 2.8" | 18.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8" | 5.4" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.8"
Snow: 6.2"
6.0 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 3.9"
5.2 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 2.1"
5.8 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
Snow: 0.7"
6.5 days with precipitation
May 1.2"
Snow: 0.1"
6.2 days with precipitation
June 0.7"
3.5 days with precipitation
July 0.8"
5.9 days with precipitation
August 1.0"
7.2 days with precipitation
September 1.3"
6.7 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
Snow: 0.6"
6.7 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 2.8"
5.3 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
Snow: 5.4"
5.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
173 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,442
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,208
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Colorado NM's climate means for you
Colorado NM runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 173 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,442 heating and 1,208 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 NM, CO
Based on station USC00051772 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Colorado NM, Colorado averages 53°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 42°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.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Colorado NM should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 11.2 inches, with 21.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 173 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 16. And on the energy front, 5,442 heating degree days and 1,208 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 NM scores 49/100 (Moderate), 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 January-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 NM, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Colorado NM, Colorado is 53°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Colorado NM get? ▼
Colorado NM receives 11.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 21.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Colorado NM? ▼
Colorado NM has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Colorado NM? ▼
Colorado NM has approximately 173 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around October 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Colorado NM? ▼
Colorado NM has 5,442 heating degree days and 1,208 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 NM climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00051772 near Colorado NM.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00051772. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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