Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Joes, CO Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 17.5"
- Annual precip
- 159d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Joes
Joes, Colorado averages 51°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 17.5"
- annual precipitation · 30" snow
- 159 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
17.5"
Annual Snow
30.0"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.5"
Plus 30.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Joes) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Joes area.
How Joes compares to every U.S. city
Joes'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 Joes
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Joes, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 44°F (6°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.4" | 5.3" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4" | 3.8" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8" | 4.6" | 24.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8" | 3.3" | 13.5 | 0.1 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6" | 0.4" | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.0 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.0 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.1 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2" | 0.4" | 0.4 | 7.0 |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2" | 2.4" | 10.2 | 0.5 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5" | 4.0" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5" | 5.8" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 5.3"
2.8 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 3.8"
3.1 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 4.6"
4.1 days with precipitation
April 1.8"
Snow: 3.3"
5.7 days with precipitation
May 2.6"
Snow: 0.4"
7.7 days with precipitation
June 2.9"
7.2 days with precipitation
July 3.0"
8.0 days with precipitation
August 2.2"
7.1 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
Snow: 0.4"
4.1 days with precipitation
October 1.2"
Snow: 2.4"
4.1 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
Snow: 4.0"
3.0 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 5.8"
2.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 3
50% probability date
Growing Season
159 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,897
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
881
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Joes's climate means for you
Joes runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 159 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,897 heating and 881 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: Joes, CO
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Joes, Colorado as a location with an annual average temperature of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 36°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00054380, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Joes receives roughly 17.5 inches of precipitation each year, with 30.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 159 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 3 and the first fall freeze near October 9. For energy use, 5,897 heating degree days and 881 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Joes scores 49/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Joes, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Joes, Colorado is 51°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Joes get? ▼
Joes receives 17.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 30.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Joes? ▼
Joes 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 Joes? ▼
Joes has approximately 159 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 3 and the first fall freeze around October 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Joes? ▼
Joes has 5,897 heating degree days and 881 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 Joes climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00054380 near Joes.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00054380. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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