Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Craig, CO Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 17.4"
- Annual precip
- 114d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Craig
Craig, Colorado averages 43°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 17.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 114 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
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
28°F
Annual Precip
17.4"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Craig) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Craig area.
How Craig compares to every U.S. city
Craig'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 Craig
MethodologyZooming out from Craig'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9" | 22.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9" | 7.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1" | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2" | 0.0 | 8.4 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8" | 3.9 | 0.4 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8" | 19.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 1.4" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.2"
February 1.1"
March 1.3"
April 1.9"
May 1.9"
June 1.1"
July 1.2"
August 1.3"
September 1.8"
October 1.8"
November 1.4"
December 1.4"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
114 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,247
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
195
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Craig's climate means for you
Craig runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 114 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,247 heating and 195 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: Craig, CO
An annual average temperature of 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 28°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Craig, Colorado. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00051932 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Craig receives roughly 17.4 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 114 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 29 and the first fall freeze near September 20. For energy use, 8,247 heating degree days and 195 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Craig scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Craig, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Craig, Colorado is 43°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Craig get? ▼
Craig receives 17.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Craig? ▼
Craig 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 Craig? ▼
Craig has approximately 114 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 29 and the first fall freeze around September 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Craig? ▼
Craig has 8,247 heating degree days and 195 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 Craig climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00051932 near Craig.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00051932. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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