Climate Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 34°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Crested Butte, CO Climate
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- 34°F
- Avg annual temp
- 47/100
- Comfort score
- 23.8"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Crested Butte
Crested Butte, Colorado averages 34°F a year and scores 47/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 17% of U.S. cities.
- 34°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 47/100
- comfort score, milder than 17% of U.S. cities
- 23.8"
- annual precipitation · 203" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
34°F (1°C)
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
18°F
Annual Precip
23.8"
Annual Snow
203.0"
Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
34°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
23.8"
Plus 203.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Crested Butte) 47.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Crested Butte area.
How Crested Butte compares to every U.S. city
Crested Butte's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
47 Top 83% higher than 17% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Crested Butte
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Crested Butte, 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 | 26°F (-3°C) | -6°F (-21°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.7" | 42.2" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | -2°F (-19°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.5" | 35.2" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.1" | 29.1" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0" | 19.4" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5" | 6.7" | 24.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9" | 0.3" | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9" | 1.2" | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7" | 8.5" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.0" | 25.3" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | -4°F (-20°C) | 11°F (-11°C) | 2.3" | 35.1" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.7"
Snow: 42.2"
11.5 days with precipitation
February 2.5"
Snow: 35.2"
11.8 days with precipitation
March 2.1"
Snow: 29.1"
9.8 days with precipitation
April 2.0"
Snow: 19.4"
9.7 days with precipitation
May 1.5"
Snow: 6.7"
8.0 days with precipitation
June 0.9"
Snow: 0.3"
5.9 days with precipitation
July 2.0"
10.4 days with precipitation
August 2.0"
12.0 days with precipitation
September 1.9"
Snow: 1.2"
9.5 days with precipitation
October 1.7"
Snow: 8.5"
7.8 days with precipitation
November 2.0"
Snow: 25.3"
8.9 days with precipitation
December 2.3"
Snow: 35.1"
11.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
11,209
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Crested Butte's climate means for you
Crested Butte runs 34°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 11,209 heating and 1 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: Crested Butte, CO
Based on station USC00051959 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Crested Butte, Colorado averages 34°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 50°F to a mean daily low of 18°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.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Crested Butte sees about 23.8 inches of precipitation a year, with 203.0 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. On the energy side, 11,209 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Crested Butte scores 47/100 (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 Crested Butte, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Crested Butte, Colorado is 34°F. The warmest month averages 76°F (24°C) and the coldest averages -6°F (-21°C).
How much rain does Crested Butte get? ▼
Crested Butte receives 23.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 203.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Crested Butte? ▼
Crested Butte has a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate), milder than 17% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Crested Butte? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Crested Butte.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Crested Butte? ▼
Crested Butte has 11,209 heating degree days and 1 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 Crested Butte climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00051959 near Crested Butte.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00051959. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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