Climate Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 35°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Leadville Lake CO, CO Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 35°F
- Avg annual temp
- 37/100
- Comfort score
- 13.5"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Leadville Lake CO
Leadville Lake CO, Colorado averages 35°F a year and scores 37/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 3% of U.S. cities.
- 35°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 37/100
- comfort score, milder than 3% of U.S. cities
- 13.5"
- annual precipitation · 157" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
35°F (1°C)
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
21°F
Annual Precip
13.5"
Annual Snow
156.9"
Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
35°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
13.5"
Plus 156.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Leadville Lake CO) 37.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Leadville Lake CO area.
How Leadville Lake CO compares to every U.S. city
Leadville Lake CO'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
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 Leadville Lake CO
MethodologyZooming out from Leadville Lake CO'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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.0" | 18.8" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9" | 20.1" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0" | 21.1" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 1.4" | 26.6" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1" | 11.8" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8" | 0.8" | 13.2 | 0.0 |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7" | 0.2" | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1" | 1.0" | 17.3 | 0.0 |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9" | 13.8" | 28.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9" | 25.1" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9" | 17.6" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
Snow: 18.8"
10.5 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
Snow: 20.1"
10.8 days with precipitation
March 1.0"
Snow: 21.1"
10.9 days with precipitation
April 1.4"
Snow: 26.6"
11.9 days with precipitation
May 1.1"
Snow: 11.8"
9.2 days with precipitation
June 0.8"
Snow: 0.8"
6.4 days with precipitation
July 1.7"
Snow: 0.2"
12.1 days with precipitation
August 1.9"
13.8 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
Snow: 1.0"
8.6 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
Snow: 13.8"
7.8 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
Snow: 25.1"
9.1 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
Snow: 17.6"
9.7 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
11,061
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
0
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Leadville Lake CO's climate means for you
Leadville Lake CO runs 35°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 11,061 heating and 0 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: Leadville Lake CO, CO
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Leadville Lake CO, Colorado as a location with an annual average temperature of 35°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 48°F to a mean daily low of 21°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00093009, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Leadville Lake CO should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 13.5 inches, with 156.9 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. And on the energy front, 11,061 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Leadville Lake CO scores 37/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Leadville Lake CO, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Leadville Lake CO, Colorado is 35°F. The warmest month averages 71°F (22°C) and the coldest averages 5°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Leadville Lake CO get? ▼
Leadville Lake CO receives 13.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 156.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Leadville Lake CO? ▼
Leadville Lake CO 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 Leadville Lake CO? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Leadville Lake CO.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Leadville Lake CO? ▼
Leadville Lake CO has 11,061 heating degree days and 0 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 Leadville Lake CO climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00093009 near Leadville Lake CO.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093009. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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