Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rocky Ford, CO Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 12.6"
- Annual precip
- 160d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rocky Ford
Rocky Ford, Colorado averages 54°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 12.6"
- annual precipitation · 25" snow
- 160 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
12.6"
Annual Snow
24.8"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.6"
Plus 24.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rocky Ford) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Rocky Ford area.
How Rocky Ford compares to every U.S. city
Rocky Ford'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 Rocky Ford
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Rocky Ford'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 | 48°F (9°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.3" | 4.6" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4" | 3.8" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8" | 4.7" | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3" | 1.8" | 10.2 | 0.4 |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5" | 0.1" | 1.1 | 5.9 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.5 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.5 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.0 |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 0.1" | 0.6 | 11.6 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9" | 2.1" | 11.8 | 1.3 |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4" | 3.3" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.4" | 4.3" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
Snow: 4.6"
2.8 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 3.8"
2.8 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 4.7"
4.5 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
Snow: 1.8"
5.4 days with precipitation
May 1.5"
Snow: 0.1"
6.8 days with precipitation
June 1.5"
6.2 days with precipitation
July 2.4"
7.2 days with precipitation
August 1.9"
7.1 days with precipitation
September 0.8"
Snow: 0.1"
4.0 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
Snow: 2.1"
3.8 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
Snow: 3.3"
2.9 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
Snow: 4.3"
3.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
160 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,165
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,107
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Rocky Ford's climate means for you
Rocky Ford runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 160 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,165 heating and 1,107 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: Rocky Ford, CO
Based on station USC00057167 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Rocky Ford, Colorado averages 54°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 37°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.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Rocky Ford receives roughly 12.6 inches of precipitation each year, with 24.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 160 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 1 and the first fall freeze near October 8. For energy use, 5,165 heating degree days and 1,107 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rocky Ford scores 49/100 (Moderate), 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 December-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 Rocky Ford, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rocky Ford, Colorado is 54°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Rocky Ford get? ▼
Rocky Ford receives 12.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 24.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rocky Ford? ▼
Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford? ▼
Rocky Ford has approximately 160 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 1 and the first fall freeze around October 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rocky Ford? ▼
Rocky Ford has 5,165 heating degree days and 1,107 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 Rocky Ford climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00057167 near Rocky Ford.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00057167. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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