Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dove Creek, CO Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 154d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dove Creek
Dove Creek, Colorado averages 49°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 154 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
49°F (9°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dove Creek) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Dove Creek area.
How Dove Creek compares to every U.S. city
Dove Creek'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 Dove Creek
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Dove Creek captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | N/A | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 31°F (0°C) | N/A | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | N/A | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 15.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 72°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 10.7 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | N/A | 7.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | N/A | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | N/A | 30.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
154 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,429
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
519
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Dove Creek's climate means for you
Dove Creek runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 154 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,429 heating and 519 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: Dove Creek, CO
Dove Creek, Colorado runs an annual average of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 36°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00052342, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Dove Creek averages an uncharted amount of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 154 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 11 and the first fall freeze near October 12. Turning to energy use, 6,429 heating degree days and 519 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dove Creek scores 49/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Dove Creek, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dove Creek, Colorado is 49°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Dove Creek get? ▼
Dove Creek receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dove Creek? ▼
Dove Creek 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 Dove Creek? ▼
Dove Creek has approximately 154 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 11 and the first fall freeze around October 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dove Creek? ▼
Dove Creek has 6,429 heating degree days and 519 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 Dove Creek climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00052342 near Dove Creek.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00052342. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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