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NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data

Walsh, CO Climate

Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score

54°F
Avg annual temp
49/100
Comfort score
19.5"
Annual precip
167d
Growing season

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

The climate verdict for Walsh

Walsh, Colorado averages 54°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.

54°F
annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
49/100
comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
19.5"
annual precipitation · 23" snow
167 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

54°F (12°C)

Avg High

69°F

Avg Low

40°F

Annual Precip

19.5"

Annual Snow

23.0"

Comfort Score

49/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

49/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

54°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

19.5"

Plus 23.0" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Walsh) 49.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Walsh area.

How Walsh compares to every U.S. city

Walsh'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

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). This entry sits in this band. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). Above this entry. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). Above this entry. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020

Warming context for Walsh

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Walsh captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context, U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 46°F (8°C) 19°F (-7°C) 33°F (0°C)
February 50°F (10°C) 21°F (-6°C) 36°F (2°C)
March 60°F (15°C) 29°F (-2°C) 44°F (7°C)
April 68°F (20°C) 37°F (3°C) 52°F (11°C)
May 78°F (25°C) 47°F (8°C) 62°F (17°C)
June 88°F (31°C) 58°F (14°C) 73°F (23°C)
July 93°F (34°C) 63°F (17°C) 78°F (25°C)
August 90°F (32°C) 61°F (16°C) 75°F (24°C)
September 83°F (28°C) 53°F (12°C) 68°F (20°C)
October 70°F (21°C) 39°F (4°C) 55°F (13°C)
November 57°F (14°C) 28°F (-2°C) 42°F (6°C)
December 47°F (8°C) 20°F (-7°C) 33°F (1°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 0.5"

Snow: 4.5"

3.4 days with precipitation

February 0.4"

Snow: 3.4"

3.2 days with precipitation

March 1.1"

Snow: 4.2"

5.3 days with precipitation

April 1.6"

Snow: 1.8"

6.7 days with precipitation

May 2.1"

Snow: 0.2"

8.3 days with precipitation

June 2.6"

7.6 days with precipitation

July 3.6"

9.1 days with precipitation

August 3.3"

8.0 days with precipitation

September 1.4"

5.1 days with precipitation

October 1.6"

Snow: 1.0"

5.2 days with precipitation

November 0.6"

Snow: 2.6"

3.9 days with precipitation

December 0.8"

Snow: 5.3"

4.2 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 14

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 30

50% probability date

Growing Season

167 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

5,114

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,215

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

What Walsh's climate means for you

Walsh runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.

  • Gardeners get about 167 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 5,114 heating and 1,215 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: Walsh, CO

In Walsh, Colorado, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 40°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00058793, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Walsh receives roughly 19.5 inches of precipitation each year, with 23.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 167 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 14. For energy use, 5,114 heating degree days and 1,215 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Walsh scores 49/100 (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 Walsh, CO?
The average annual temperature in Walsh, Colorado is 54°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Walsh get?
Walsh receives 19.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 23.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Walsh?
Walsh 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 Walsh?
Walsh has approximately 167 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Walsh?
Walsh has 5,114 heating degree days and 1,215 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 Walsh climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00058793 near Walsh.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00058793. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.