Climate Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Florissant Fossil Bed, CO Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 37/100
- Comfort score
- 15.0"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Florissant Fossil Bed
Florissant Fossil Bed, Colorado averages 40°F a year and scores 37/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 3% of U.S. cities.
- 40°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 37/100
- comfort score, milder than 3% of U.S. cities
- 15.0"
- annual precipitation · 59" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
40°F (5°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
23°F
Annual Precip
15.0"
Annual Snow
58.9"
Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.0"
Plus 58.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Florissant Fossil Bed) 37.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Florissant Fossil Bed area.
How Florissant Fossil Bed compares to every U.S. city
Florissant Fossil Bed's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
37 Top 97% higher than 3% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Florissant Fossil Bed
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Florissant Fossil Bed'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 | 39°F (4°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.5" | 7.0" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 8°F (-14°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4" | 7.7" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9" | 11.7" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 1.1" | 9.4" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6" | 3.8" | 22.2 | 0.0 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6" | 0.1" | 6.0 | 0.1 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3" | 0.7" | 13.4 | 0.0 |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7" | 4.4" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5" | 7.3" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.4" | 6.8" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 7.0"
3.9 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 7.7"
4.7 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 11.7"
5.9 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
Snow: 9.4"
6.2 days with precipitation
May 1.6"
Snow: 3.8"
8.5 days with precipitation
June 1.6"
Snow: 0.1"
8.3 days with precipitation
July 2.9"
12.7 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
14.1 days with precipitation
September 1.3"
Snow: 0.7"
6.8 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
Snow: 4.4"
4.9 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
Snow: 7.3"
4.0 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
Snow: 6.8"
4.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,972
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Florissant Fossil Bed's climate means for you
Florissant Fossil Bed runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 8,972 heating and 3 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: Florissant Fossil Bed, CO
An annual average temperature of 40°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 23°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Florissant Fossil Bed, Colorado. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00052965 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Florissant Fossil Bed averages 15.0 inches of precipitation a year, with 58.9 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. As for energy demand, 8,972 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Florissant Fossil Bed scores 37/100 (Below Average), 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 December-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 Florissant Fossil Bed, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Florissant Fossil Bed, Colorado is 40°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 5°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Florissant Fossil Bed get? ▼
Florissant Fossil Bed receives 15.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 58.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Florissant Fossil Bed? ▼
Florissant Fossil Bed has a climate comfort score of 37/100 (Below Average), milder than 3% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Florissant Fossil Bed? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Florissant Fossil Bed.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Florissant Fossil Bed? ▼
Florissant Fossil Bed has 8,972 heating degree days and 3 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 Florissant Fossil Bed climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00052965 near Florissant Fossil Bed.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00052965. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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