Climate Comfort Score
42/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 38°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Gunnison, CO Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 38°F
- Avg annual temp
- 42/100
- Comfort score
- 10.6"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Gunnison
Gunnison, Colorado averages 38°F a year and scores 42/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 7% of U.S. cities.
- 38°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 42/100
- comfort score, milder than 7% of U.S. cities
- 10.6"
- annual precipitation · 46" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
38°F (3°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
21°F
Annual Precip
10.6"
Annual Snow
45.5"
Comfort Score
42/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
38°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
10.6"
Plus 45.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Gunnison) 42.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Gunnison area.
How Gunnison compares to every U.S. city
Gunnison's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
42 Top 93% higher than 7% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Gunnison
MethodologyZooming out from Gunnison'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 | 26°F (-3°C) | -6°F (-21°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8" | 11.1" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7" | 9.0" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5" | 4.4" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7" | 3.5" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0" | 0.6" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 5.4 | 0.0 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2" | 0.2" | 13.7 | 0.0 |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7" | 1.2" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7" | 5.2" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | -3°F (-19°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.9" | 10.3" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.8"
Snow: 11.1"
7.4 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
Snow: 9.0"
6.5 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
Snow: 4.4"
4.9 days with precipitation
April 0.7"
Snow: 3.5"
5.3 days with precipitation
May 1.0"
Snow: 0.6"
6.5 days with precipitation
June 0.6"
4.8 days with precipitation
July 1.3"
10.1 days with precipitation
August 1.4"
10.7 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
Snow: 0.2"
8.8 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
Snow: 1.2"
6.1 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
Snow: 5.2"
5.1 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
Snow: 10.3"
6.4 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
9,935
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
16
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Gunnison's climate means for you
Gunnison runs 38°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 9,935 heating and 16 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: Gunnison, CO
In Gunnison, Colorado, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 38°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 21°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00053662, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Gunnison averages 10.6 inches of precipitation annually, with 45.5 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. Turning to energy use, 9,935 heating degree days and 16 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Gunnison scores 42/100 (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 Gunnison, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Gunnison, Colorado is 38°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages -6°F (-21°C).
How much rain does Gunnison get? ▼
Gunnison receives 10.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 45.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Gunnison? ▼
Gunnison has a climate comfort score of 42/100 (Moderate), milder than 7% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Gunnison? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Gunnison.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Gunnison? ▼
Gunnison has 9,935 heating degree days and 16 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 Gunnison climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00053662 near Gunnison.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00053662. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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