What is the best way to use the Colorado climate data?
Use the monthly high and low averages to compare county by season, then open the climate trends page for a month-by-month chart.
County count
64
Summer candidates
22
Winter candidates
0
Colorado Climate Summary
Seasonal climate context for search and comparison
Colorado includes 64 county records. The annual average high is 59.2℉ and the annual average low is 31.6℉ based on the monthly climate dataset.
July has the highest average high at 82.2℉, while January has the lowest average low at 13.3℉. This helps compare summer comfort and winter warmth without relying on a single daily weather snapshot.
Under the default summer filter, 22 county match the cooling criteria. Under the default winter filter, 0 county match the warm-winter criteria.
Cool-summer candidates include San Juan County, Hinsdale County, Lake County.
Colorado Monthly Temperature Charts
State / County Average high Average low
Jan
38.7℉
13.3℉
Feb
41.2℉
15.6℉
Mar
50.0℉
22.6℉
Apr
56.5℉
28.9℉
May
66.0℉
38.1℉
Jun
77.2℉
46.8℉
Jul
82.2℉
52.7℉
Aug
79.7℉
50.9℉
Sep
72.7℉
43.3℉
Oct
60.3℉
32.0℉
Nov
47.7℉
21.7℉
Dec
38.3℉
13.6℉
Summer candidates
Jun-Aug average high no higher than 78.8℉, scroll to view all 22
| County | Average high | Average low |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan County | 63.0℉ | 40.3℉ |
| Hinsdale County | 66.0℉ | 40.8℉ |
| Lake County | 66.6℉ | 38.7℉ |
| Mineral County | 67.6℉ | 40.8℉ |
| Summit County | 67.8℉ | 40.1℉ |
| Clear Creek County | 68.2℉ | 42.3℉ |
| Pitkin County | 70.0℉ | 43.3℉ |
| Gilpin County | 70.5℉ | 44.1℉ |
| Chaffee County | 71.2℉ | 42.1℉ |
| Grand County | 71.6℉ | 41.5℉ |
| Jackson County | 71.6℉ | 40.6℉ |
| Park County | 71.6℉ | 41.7℉ |
| Gunnison County | 72.0℉ | 43.5℉ |
| Rio Grande County | 73.2℉ | 43.2℉ |
| Saguache County | 73.2℉ | 43.5℉ |
| Conejos County | 73.4℉ | 44.4℉ |
| Eagle County | 73.4℉ | 44.1℉ |
| Teller County | 73.4℉ | 43.3℉ |
| Custer County | 74.1℉ | 45.1℉ |
| Routt County | 74.3℉ | 45.1℉ |
| Ouray County | 75.0℉ | 46.0℉ |
| Costilla County | 75.9℉ | 45.1℉ |
Winter candidates
Dec-Feb average low no lower than 41.0℉, scroll to view all 0
| County | Average high | Average low |
|---|---|---|
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Colorado County Highlights
Rank counties by summer comfort, winter warmth, and seasonal stability
Coolest Summer
San Juan County Average high 63.0℉ Hinsdale County Average high 66.0℉ Lake County Average high 66.6℉ Mineral County Average high 67.6℉ Summit County Average high 67.8℉ Clear Creek County Average high 68.2℉ Pitkin County Average high 70.0℉ Gilpin County Average high 70.5℉ Chaffee County Average high 71.2℉ Grand County Average high 71.6℉Warmest Winter
Baca County Average low 20.3℉ Broomfield County Average low 19.6℉ Las Animas County Average low 19.6℉ Pueblo County Average low 19.2℉ Denver County Average low 19.0℉ Montezuma County Average low 19.0℉ Otero County Average low 18.9℉ Prowers County Average low 18.7℉ Bent County Average low 18.5℉ Mesa County Average low 18.0℉Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers based on the same visible climate data.
What does the summer filter mean?
The default summer filter selects places where June, July, and August average highs are no higher than 78.8℉.
What does the winter filter mean?
The default winter filter selects places where December, January, and February average lows are no lower than 41.0℉.