Climate Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 38°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Telluride, CO Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 38°F
- Avg annual temp
- 47/100
- Comfort score
- 20.4"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Telluride
Telluride, Colorado averages 38°F a year and scores 47/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 17% of U.S. cities.
- 38°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 47/100
- comfort score, milder than 17% of U.S. cities
- 20.4"
- annual precipitation · 131" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
38°F (3°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
21°F
Annual Precip
20.4"
Annual Snow
130.8"
Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
38°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
20.4"
Plus 130.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Telluride) 47.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Telluride area.
How Telluride compares to every U.S. city
Telluride's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
47 Top 83% higher than 17% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Telluride
MethodologyZooming out from Telluride'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 | 36°F (2°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4" | 23.6" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4" | 22.0" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6" | 22.7" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7" | 13.1" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6" | 5.1" | 21.6 | 0.0 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8" | 0.3" | 8.7 | 0.0 |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3" | 0.7" | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6" | 5.3" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5" | 18.7" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4" | 19.3" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.4"
Snow: 23.6"
9.9 days with precipitation
February 1.4"
Snow: 22.0"
9.6 days with precipitation
March 1.6"
Snow: 22.7"
9.9 days with precipitation
April 1.7"
Snow: 13.1"
9.5 days with precipitation
May 1.6"
Snow: 5.1"
9.1 days with precipitation
June 0.8"
Snow: 0.3"
5.3 days with precipitation
July 2.4"
12.7 days with precipitation
August 2.6"
14.9 days with precipitation
September 2.3"
Snow: 0.7"
11.0 days with precipitation
October 1.6"
Snow: 5.3"
8.3 days with precipitation
November 1.5"
Snow: 18.7"
7.8 days with precipitation
December 1.4"
Snow: 19.3"
9.2 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
9,781
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Telluride's climate means for you
Telluride runs 38°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 9,781 heating and 1 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: Telluride, CO
An annual average temperature of 38°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 21°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Telluride, Colorado. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00058204 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Telluride receives roughly 20.4 inches of precipitation each year, with 130.8 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. For energy use, 9,781 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Telluride scores 47/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Telluride, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Telluride, Colorado is 38°F. The warmest month averages 77°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 0°F (-18°C).
How much rain does Telluride get? ▼
Telluride receives 20.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 130.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Telluride? ▼
Telluride has a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate), milder than 17% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Telluride? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Telluride.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Telluride? ▼
Telluride has 9,781 heating degree days and 1 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 Telluride climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00058204 near Telluride.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00058204. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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