Climate Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 35°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Walden, CO Climate
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- 35°F
- Avg annual temp
- 37/100
- Comfort score
- 12.1"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Walden
Walden, Colorado averages 35°F a year and scores 37/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 3% of U.S. cities.
- 35°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 37/100
- comfort score, milder than 3% of U.S. cities
- 12.1"
- annual precipitation · 67" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
35°F (2°C)
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
20°F
Annual Precip
12.1"
Annual Snow
67.1"
Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
35°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.1"
Plus 67.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Walden) 37.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Walden area.
How Walden compares to every U.S. city
Walden's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
37 Top 97% higher than 3% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Walden
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Walden'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6" | 9.3" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4°F (-15°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6" | 9.0" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7" | 7.7" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1" | 10.1" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5" | 3.8" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2" | 0.5" | 6.1 | 0.0 |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 5.0 | 0.1 |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3" | 1.0" | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0" | 6.0" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8" | 9.5" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.6" | 10.2" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.6"
Snow: 9.3"
7.9 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 9.0"
8.1 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
Snow: 7.7"
7.3 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
Snow: 10.1"
9.4 days with precipitation
May 1.5"
Snow: 3.8"
10.3 days with precipitation
June 1.2"
Snow: 0.5"
7.7 days with precipitation
July 1.3"
9.9 days with precipitation
August 1.3"
10.6 days with precipitation
September 1.3"
Snow: 1.0"
8.3 days with precipitation
October 1.0"
Snow: 6.0"
7.3 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 9.5"
7.8 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
Snow: 10.2"
8.3 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
10,822
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Walden's climate means for you
Walden runs 35°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 10,822 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: Walden, CO
An annual average temperature of 35°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 50°F to a mean daily low of 20°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Walden, Colorado. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00058756 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Walden averages 12.1 inches of precipitation a year, with 67.1 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. As for energy demand, 10,822 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, Walden scores 37/100 (Below Average), 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 Walden, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Walden, Colorado is 35°F. The warmest month averages 76°F (24°C) and the coldest averages 2°F (-17°C).
How much rain does Walden get? ▼
Walden receives 12.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 67.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Walden? ▼
Walden has a climate comfort score of 37/100 (Below Average), milder than 3% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Walden? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Walden.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Walden? ▼
Walden has 10,822 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 Walden climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00058756 near Walden.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00058756. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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