Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dinosaur, CO Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 11.2"
- Annual precip
- 165d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dinosaur
Dinosaur, Colorado averages 49°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 11.2"
- annual precipitation
- 165 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
49°F (9°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
11.2"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dinosaur) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Dinosaur area.
How Dinosaur compares to every U.S. city
Dinosaur's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Dinosaur
MethodologyZooming out from Dinosaur'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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.8" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8" | 25.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9" | 21.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1" | 11.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2" | 1.6 | 0.3 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8" | 0.0 | 10.0 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7" | 0.0 | 21.9 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9" | 0.0 | 13.9 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3" | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3" | 7.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8" | 20.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.8"
8.3 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
7.0 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
8.6 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
8.5 days with precipitation
May 1.2"
9.8 days with precipitation
June 0.8"
5.0 days with precipitation
July 0.7"
6.3 days with precipitation
August 0.9"
7.2 days with precipitation
September 1.3"
7.6 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
7.1 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
5.8 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
8.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
165 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,729
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
859
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Dinosaur's climate means for you
Dinosaur runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 165 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,729 heating and 859 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: Dinosaur, CO
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Dinosaur, Colorado as a location with an annual average temperature of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00094082, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Dinosaur receives roughly 11.2 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 165 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 2 and the first fall freeze near October 14. For energy use, 6,729 heating degree days and 859 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dinosaur scores 54/100 (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 Dinosaur, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dinosaur, Colorado is 49°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Dinosaur get? ▼
Dinosaur receives 11.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dinosaur? ▼
Dinosaur has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Dinosaur? ▼
Dinosaur has approximately 165 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 2 and the first fall freeze around October 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dinosaur? ▼
Dinosaur has 6,729 heating degree days and 859 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 Dinosaur climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00094082 near Dinosaur.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094082. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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