Bent County Climate
Bent County, Colorado
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
54.6°F
Annual Precip
13.4"
Annual Snowfall
12.9"
Extreme Heat Days
83
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
6a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
3,912
Supports most vegetables & fruits
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Climate Advisory: Bent County
Climate Verdict
Bent County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 54.6°F, arid conditions receiving just 13.4 inches of precipitation annually, significant summer heat with 83.3 days annually above 90°F, light snow averaging 12.9 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 31.5°F. summers are warm — July averages 79.1°F. The 48°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Summer outdoor activities should be planned for early morning or evening to avoid extreme heat.
Regional Context
Bent County is 8.8°F warmer than the Colorado statewide average of 45.9°F, it is somewhat drier than average for Colorado, the county experiences 56.68396573444193 more extreme heat days than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Bent County Weather
Bent: Colorado's hottest county
Bent County averages 54.6°F annually, running 8.6 degrees warmer than the U.S. median of 46°F. With 83 extreme heat days per year and only 13.4 inches of precipitation, Bent represents Colorado's most intense high-plains heat and aridity.
State's hottest, driest plains
At 54.6°F, Bent ranks as Colorado's warmest county, sitting 8.6 degrees above the state average of 46°F. Its 83 days annually above 90°F represent an extreme climate even by southeastern plains standards.
Extreme heat isolates Bent
Bent (54.6°F, 83 heat days) dominates neighboring Baca County (53.7°F, 68 heat days) in both warmth and extreme heat frequency. This southeastern corner represents Colorado's most intense and unrelenting continental heat environment.
Brutal heat, sparse snow
Summer temperatures average 76.7°F with 83 days reaching 90°F or higher, while winters stay mild at 32.9°F with just 12.9 inches of annual snowfall. The long, intense heat season dominates; winter snow is minimal and rarely lingers.
Master extreme heat survival
Residents must plan around 83 annual 90°F+ days—high-efficiency air conditioning is survival infrastructure, not luxury. Water conservation dominates planning; outdoor work requires early morning or evening scheduling, and summer recreation revolves around shade and hydration strategies.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.