Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Virginia Dale, CO Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 17.4"
- Annual precip
- 111d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Virginia Dale
Virginia Dale, Colorado averages 44°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 17.4"
- annual precipitation · 92" snow
- 111 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
44°F (6°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
17.4"
Annual Snow
92.0"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.4"
Plus 92.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Virginia Dale) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Virginia Dale area.
How Virginia Dale compares to every U.S. city
Virginia Dale's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Virginia Dale
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Virginia Dale, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5" | 9.1" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6" | 10.9" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1" | 14.9" | 28.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3" | 19.1" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5" | 7.9" | 11.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0" | 0.2" | 0.9 | 1.2 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9" | 1.5" | 4.3 | 0.4 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 1.1" | 8.3" | 19.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7" | 9.9" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.5" | 10.2" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 9.1"
5.2 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 10.9"
6.3 days with precipitation
March 1.1"
Snow: 14.9"
7.0 days with precipitation
April 2.3"
Snow: 19.1"
9.2 days with precipitation
May 2.5"
Snow: 7.9"
11.7 days with precipitation
June 2.0"
Snow: 0.2"
10.7 days with precipitation
July 2.6"
12.0 days with precipitation
August 1.6"
12.3 days with precipitation
September 1.9"
Snow: 1.5"
8.4 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
Snow: 8.3"
7.0 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
Snow: 9.9"
5.1 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 10.2"
5.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
111 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,922
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
154
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Virginia Dale's climate means for you
Virginia Dale runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 111 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,922 heating and 154 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: Virginia Dale, CO
Virginia Dale, Colorado runs an annual average of 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 30°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00058690, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Virginia Dale should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 17.4 inches, with 92.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 111 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 31 and the first fall freeze near September 19. And on the energy front, 7,922 heating degree days and 154 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Virginia Dale scores 34/100 (Below Average), 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 Virginia Dale, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Virginia Dale, Colorado is 44°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Virginia Dale get? ▼
Virginia Dale receives 17.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 92.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Virginia Dale? ▼
Virginia Dale has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Virginia Dale? ▼
Virginia Dale has approximately 111 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 31 and the first fall freeze around September 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Virginia Dale? ▼
Virginia Dale has 7,922 heating degree days and 154 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 Virginia Dale climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00058690 near Virginia Dale.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00058690. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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