Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Matheson, CO Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 143d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Matheson
Matheson, Colorado averages 48°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 143 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Matheson) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Matheson area.
How Matheson compares to every U.S. city
Matheson'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 Matheson
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Matheson'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | N/A | 30.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | N/A | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 39°F (4°C) | N/A | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | N/A | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 4.4 | 0.6 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 65°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 4.0 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 71°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 12.1 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 69°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 61°F (16°C) | N/A | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 49°F (9°C) | N/A | 13.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 37°F (3°C) | N/A | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | N/A | 30.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
143 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,535
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
476
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Matheson's climate means for you
Matheson runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 143 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,535 heating and 476 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: Matheson, CO
Based on station USC00055427 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Matheson, Colorado averages 48°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 34°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Matheson sees about an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 143 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 12 and the first fall freeze near October 2. On the energy side, 6,535 heating degree days and 476 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Matheson scores 49/100 (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 December-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 Matheson, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Matheson, Colorado is 48°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Matheson get? ▼
Matheson receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Matheson? ▼
Matheson 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 Matheson? ▼
Matheson has approximately 143 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 12 and the first fall freeze around October 2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Matheson? ▼
Matheson has 6,535 heating degree days and 476 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 Matheson climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00055427 near Matheson.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00055427. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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