Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cripple Creek, CO Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 18.0"
- Annual precip
- 123d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek, Colorado averages 42°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 18.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 123 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
42°F (5°C)
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
18.0"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
18.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cripple Creek) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Cripple Creek area.
How Cripple Creek compares to every U.S. city
Cripple Creek'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 Cripple Creek
MethodologyCripple Creek's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.5" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8" | 14.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7" | 2.6 | 0.0 |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9" | 16.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6" | 24.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.5"
February 0.6"
March 1.3"
April 1.7"
May 1.8"
June 1.8"
July 3.2"
August 3.4"
September 1.7"
October 0.9"
November 0.6"
December 0.6"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
123 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,533
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
28
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Cripple Creek's climate means for you
Cripple Creek runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 123 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,533 heating and 28 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: Cripple Creek, CO
An annual average temperature of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 30°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Cripple Creek, Colorado. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00051977 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Cripple Creek averages 18.0 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 123 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 26 and the first fall freeze near September 26. Turning to energy use, 8,533 heating degree days and 28 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cripple Creek scores 44/100 (Moderate), 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 Cripple Creek, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cripple Creek, Colorado is 42°F. The warmest month averages 76°F (24°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Cripple Creek get? ▼
Cripple Creek receives 18.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cripple Creek? ▼
Cripple Creek 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 Cripple Creek? ▼
Cripple Creek has approximately 123 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 26 and the first fall freeze around September 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cripple Creek? ▼
Cripple Creek has 8,533 heating degree days and 28 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 Cripple Creek climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00051977 near Cripple Creek.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00051977. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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