Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 39°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Divide, CO Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 39°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 20.0"
- Annual precip
- 112d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Divide
Divide, Colorado averages 39°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 39°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 20.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 112 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
39°F (4°C)
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
27°F
Annual Precip
20.0"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
39°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
20.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Divide) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Divide area.
How Divide compares to every U.S. city
Divide'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 Divide
MethodologyZooming out from Divide'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 | 33°F (0°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.4" | 29.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0" | 16.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8" | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9" | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9" | 20.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.7" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.7"
February 0.7"
March 1.4"
April 2.1"
May 2.0"
June 1.8"
July 3.7"
August 3.2"
September 1.9"
October 0.9"
November 0.7"
December 0.7"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
112 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,425
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
4
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Divide's climate means for you
Divide runs 39°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 112 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,425 heating and 4 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: Divide, CO
Based on station USC00052294 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Divide, Colorado averages 39°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 52°F to a mean daily low of 27°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.
Beyond temperature, Divide averages 20.0 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 112 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 1 and the first fall freeze near September 21. Turning to energy use, 9,425 heating degree days and 4 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Divide 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 Divide, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Divide, Colorado is 39°F. The warmest month averages 74°F (24°C) and the coldest averages 9°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Divide get? ▼
Divide receives 20.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Divide? ▼
Divide 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 Divide? ▼
Divide has approximately 112 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 1 and the first fall freeze around September 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Divide? ▼
Divide has 9,425 heating degree days and 4 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 Divide climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00052294 near Divide.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00052294. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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