Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Stratton, CO Climate
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- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 18.8"
- Annual precip
- 156d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Stratton
Stratton, Colorado averages 51°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 18.8"
- annual precipitation · 34" snow
- 156 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
66°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
18.8"
Annual Snow
33.9"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
18.8"
Plus 33.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Stratton) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Stratton area.
How Stratton compares to every U.S. city
Stratton'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 Stratton
MethodologyZooming out from Stratton'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 | 43°F (6°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4" | 4.1" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6" | 5.2" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8" | 6.0" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2" | 5.6" | 13.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.1 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.4 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.6 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9" | 0.4" | 0.5 | 5.1 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2" | 2.7" | 9.4 | 0.3 |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6" | 6.1" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.4" | 3.8" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 4.1"
3.3 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 5.2"
3.4 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 6.0"
4.5 days with precipitation
April 2.2"
Snow: 5.6"
6.3 days with precipitation
May 2.7"
9.0 days with precipitation
June 2.7"
8.3 days with precipitation
July 3.3"
9.9 days with precipitation
August 2.9"
8.6 days with precipitation
September 0.9"
Snow: 0.4"
4.7 days with precipitation
October 1.2"
Snow: 2.7"
5.2 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 6.1"
3.9 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
Snow: 3.8"
3.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
156 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,821
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
901
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Stratton's climate means for you
Stratton runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 156 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,821 heating and 901 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: Stratton, CO
In Stratton, Colorado, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00058008, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Stratton should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 18.8 inches, with 33.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 156 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 6 and the first fall freeze near October 9. And on the energy front, 5,821 heating degree days and 901 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Stratton 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 January-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 Stratton, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Stratton, Colorado is 51°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Stratton get? ▼
Stratton receives 18.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 33.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Stratton? ▼
Stratton 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 Stratton? ▼
Stratton has approximately 156 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 6 and the first fall freeze around October 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Stratton? ▼
Stratton has 5,821 heating degree days and 901 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 Stratton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00058008 near Stratton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00058008. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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