Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Grand Junction Walker Fld, CO Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 9.1"
- Annual precip
- 171d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Grand Junction Walker Fld
Grand Junction Walker Fld, Colorado averages 53°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 9.1"
- annual precipitation · 18" snow
- 171 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
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
9.1"
Annual Snow
17.7"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
9.1"
Plus 17.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Grand Junction Walker Fld) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Grand Junction Walker Fld area.
How Grand Junction Walker Fld compares to every U.S. city
Grand Junction Walker Fld'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 Grand Junction Walker Fld
MethodologyZooming out from Grand Junction Walker Fld'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6" | 4.5" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5" | 2.9" | 24.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8" | 1.8" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0" | 0.9" | 6.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8" | 0.1" | 0.7 | 1.9 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.3 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.6 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.8 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 4.2 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0" | 0.4" | 5.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6" | 1.9" | 23.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6" | 5.2" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.6"
Snow: 4.5"
6.3 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 2.9"
6.2 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 1.8"
6.7 days with precipitation
April 1.0"
Snow: 0.9"
7.1 days with precipitation
May 0.8"
Snow: 0.1"
6.4 days with precipitation
June 0.4"
3.4 days with precipitation
July 0.6"
4.8 days with precipitation
August 0.9"
6.5 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
6.5 days with precipitation
October 1.0"
Snow: 0.4"
6.2 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 1.9"
5.4 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
Snow: 5.2"
6.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
171 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,497
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,233
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67% | 5.5 | 56% | 24% |
| February | 53% | 7.3 | 51% | 25% |
| March | 41% | 8.6 | 53% | 20% |
| April | 35% | 8.7 | 57% | 15% |
| May | 28% | 9.2 | 70% | 7% |
| June | 23% | 9.4 | 80% | 3% |
| July | 34% | 8.9 | 68% | 6% |
| August | 34% | 8.6 | 70% | 6% |
| September | 38% | 8.1 | 73% | 8% |
| October | 51% | 6.5 | 64% | 17% |
| November | 61% | 5.4 | 61% | 20% |
| December | 72% | 5.0 | 56% | 28% |
What Grand Junction Walker Fld's climate means for you
Grand Junction Walker Fld runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 171 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,497 heating and 1,233 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: Grand Junction Walker Fld, CO
An annual average temperature of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 40°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Grand Junction Walker Fld, Colorado. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00023066 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Grand Junction Walker Fld should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 9.1 inches, with 17.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 171 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 28 and the first fall freeze near October 16. And on the energy front, 5,497 heating degree days and 1,233 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Grand Junction Walker Fld 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 Grand Junction Walker Fld, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Grand Junction Walker Fld, Colorado is 53°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Grand Junction Walker Fld get? ▼
Grand Junction Walker Fld receives 9.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 17.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Grand Junction Walker Fld? ▼
Grand Junction Walker Fld 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 Grand Junction Walker Fld? ▼
Grand Junction Walker Fld has approximately 171 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 28 and the first fall freeze around October 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Grand Junction Walker Fld? ▼
Grand Junction Walker Fld has 5,497 heating degree days and 1,233 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 Grand Junction Walker Fld climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00023066 near Grand Junction Walker Fld.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023066. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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