Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Vallecito Reservoir, CO Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 146d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Vallecito Reservoir
Vallecito Reservoir, Colorado averages 45°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 146 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
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Vallecito Reservoir) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Vallecito Reservoir area.
How Vallecito Reservoir compares to every U.S. city
Vallecito Reservoir'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 Vallecito Reservoir
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Vallecito Reservoir, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | N/A | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 35°F (2°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | N/A | 20.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 51°F (10°C) | N/A | 5.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 60°F (16°C) | N/A | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | N/A | 11.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | N/A | 25.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 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 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
146 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,358
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
97
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Vallecito Reservoir's climate means for you
Vallecito Reservoir runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 146 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,358 heating and 97 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: Vallecito Reservoir, CO
An annual average temperature of 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 32°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Vallecito Reservoir, Colorado. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00058590 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Vallecito Reservoir should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs an uncharted amount, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 146 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 18 and the first fall freeze near October 11. And on the energy front, 7,358 heating degree days and 97 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Vallecito Reservoir 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 Vallecito Reservoir, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Vallecito Reservoir, Colorado is 45°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 9°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Vallecito Reservoir get? ▼
Vallecito Reservoir receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Vallecito Reservoir? ▼
Vallecito Reservoir 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 Vallecito Reservoir? ▼
Vallecito Reservoir has approximately 146 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 18 and the first fall freeze around October 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Vallecito Reservoir? ▼
Vallecito Reservoir has 7,358 heating degree days and 97 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 Vallecito Reservoir climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00058590 near Vallecito Reservoir.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00058590. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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