Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg 2 stations
Kit Carson, CO Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 15.4"
- Annual precip
- 144d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Kit Carson
Kit Carson, Colorado averages 51°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 15.4"
- annual precipitation · 16" snow
- 144 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
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
15.4"
Annual Snow
15.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.4"
Plus 15.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Kit Carson) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Kit Carson area.
How Kit Carson compares to every U.S. city
Kit Carson's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Kit Carson
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Kit Carson'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 | 45°F (7°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3" | 2.4" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.3" | 3.0" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7" | 3.0" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3" | 0.9" | 15.6 | 0.1 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 2.7 | 3.1 |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.5 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.0 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.1 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 7.5 |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3" | 0.2" | 13.9 | 0.7 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4" | 2.4" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4" | 4.0" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
Snow: 2.4"
1.7 days with precipitation
February 0.3"
Snow: 3.0"
2.5 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
Snow: 3.0"
3.3 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
Snow: 0.9"
4.5 days with precipitation
May 2.2"
6.4 days with precipitation
June 2.3"
5.8 days with precipitation
July 2.6"
7.3 days with precipitation
August 2.7"
6.5 days with precipitation
September 0.9"
3.2 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
Snow: 0.2"
3.0 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
Snow: 2.4"
2.2 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
Snow: 4.0"
2.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
144 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,029
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
917
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Kit Carson's climate means for you
Kit Carson runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 144 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,029 heating and 917 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: Kit Carson, CO
Kit Carson, Colorado runs an annual average of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 34°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from 2 weather stations, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Kit Carson should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 15.4 inches, with 15.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 144 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 10 and the first fall freeze near October 1. And on the energy front, 6,029 heating degree days and 917 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Kit Carson scores 54/100 (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 Kit Carson, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Kit Carson, Colorado is 51°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Kit Carson get? ▼
Kit Carson receives 15.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 15.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Kit Carson? ▼
Kit Carson has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Kit Carson? ▼
Kit Carson has approximately 144 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 10 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Kit Carson? ▼
Kit Carson has 6,029 heating degree days and 917 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 Kit Carson climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Kit Carson.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00054603. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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