Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dinosaur NM, CO Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 10.7"
- Annual precip
- 146d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dinosaur NM
Dinosaur NM, Colorado averages 47°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 10.7"
- annual precipitation · 26" snow
- 146 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
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
10.7"
Annual Snow
26.1"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
10.7"
Plus 26.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dinosaur NM) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Dinosaur NM area.
How Dinosaur NM compares to every U.S. city
Dinosaur 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 Dinosaur NM
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Dinosaur NM's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5" | 6.4" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6" | 4.1" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 0.7" | 1.8" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1" | 1.4" | 13.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3" | 0.1" | 3.4 | 0.7 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.8 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.7 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.8 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5" | 0.4" | 9.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7" | 4.1" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 31°F (0°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7" | 7.8" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 6.4"
4.6 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 4.1"
4.7 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
Snow: 1.8"
4.8 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
Snow: 1.4"
6.2 days with precipitation
May 1.3"
Snow: 0.1"
6.9 days with precipitation
June 0.7"
5.0 days with precipitation
July 0.8"
4.8 days with precipitation
August 1.0"
6.3 days with precipitation
September 1.3"
6.3 days with precipitation
October 1.5"
Snow: 0.4"
5.5 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
Snow: 4.1"
4.6 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
Snow: 7.8"
4.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
146 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,090
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
620
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Dinosaur NM's climate means for you
Dinosaur NM runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 146 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,090 heating and 620 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 NM, CO
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Dinosaur NM, Colorado as a location with an annual average temperature of 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 35°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00052286, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Dinosaur NM should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 10.7 inches, with 26.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 146 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 12 and the first fall freeze near October 5. And on the energy front, 7,090 heating degree days and 620 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 NM scores 49/100 (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 NM, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dinosaur NM, Colorado is 47°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Dinosaur NM get? ▼
Dinosaur NM receives 10.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 26.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dinosaur NM? ▼
Dinosaur 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 Dinosaur NM? ▼
Dinosaur NM has approximately 146 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 12 and the first fall freeze around October 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dinosaur NM? ▼
Dinosaur NM has 7,090 heating degree days and 620 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 NM climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00052286 near Dinosaur NM.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00052286. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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