Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Roxborough SP, CO Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 20.9"
- Annual precip
- 138d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Roxborough SP
Roxborough SP, Colorado averages 50°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 20.9"
- annual precipitation
- 138 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
20.9"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
20.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Roxborough SP) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Roxborough SP area.
How Roxborough SP compares to every U.S. city
Roxborough SP's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Roxborough SP
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Roxborough SP'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 | 46°F (8°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.0" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9" | 24.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8" | 17.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6" | 5.8 | 0.2 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1" | 0.3 | 3.1 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3" | 0.0 | 11.1 |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3" | 0.0 | 6.1 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6" | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4" | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.8"
February 1.0"
March 1.9"
April 2.8"
May 2.6"
June 2.1"
July 2.3"
August 2.3"
September 1.6"
October 1.4"
November 1.1"
December 0.9"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
138 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,131
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
560
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Roxborough SP's climate means for you
Roxborough SP runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 138 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,131 heating and 560 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: Roxborough SP, CO
In Roxborough SP, Colorado, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 36°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00057249, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Roxborough SP sees about 20.9 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 138 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 16 and the first fall freeze near October 1. On the energy side, 6,131 heating degree days and 560 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Roxborough SP scores 64/100 (Good), 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 December-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 Roxborough SP, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Roxborough SP, Colorado is 50°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Roxborough SP get? ▼
Roxborough SP receives 20.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Roxborough SP? ▼
Roxborough SP has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Roxborough SP? ▼
Roxborough SP has approximately 138 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 16 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Roxborough SP? ▼
Roxborough SP has 6,131 heating degree days and 560 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 Roxborough SP climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00057249 near Roxborough SP.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00057249. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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