Crowley County Climate
Crowley County, Colorado
Avg Annual Temp
52.1°F
Annual Precip
11.2"
Annual Snowfall
14.1"
Extreme Heat Days
86
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Crowley County Weather
Crowley: Hottest Spot in Eastern Colorado
At 52.1°F, Crowley County is nearly 2.6 degrees warmer than the U.S. median of 49.5°F, placing it in the nation's warmer counties. Its 11.2 inches of annual precipitation fall well below the national median of 15.2 inches, creating a semi-arid High Plains climate. This county represents the outer edge of Colorado's truly hot summer zone.
Crowley Ranks Among Colorado's Warmest
Crowley County's 52.1°F average makes it the second-warmest county in Colorado (behind Cheyenne's 51.3°F), sitting 6.1 degrees above the state average. The county's 11.2 inches of precipitation rank among Colorado's driest, falling 4.8 inches below the state average of 16.0 inches. This combination of heat and aridity is extreme even for Colorado's eastern plains.
Hottest of the Southeast Plains
Crowley County is nearly as warm as Cheyenne County to the north (51.3°F) and significantly warmer than neighboring Bent County to the west and Otero County to the south. Its 86 days above 90°F far exceed Huerfano County's much cooler mountain-influenced climate. Compared to Kiowa County to the northeast, Crowley experiences notably more extreme heat.
Extreme Summer Heat, Sparse Snow
Crowley County experiences 86 days per year above 90°F—the most extreme heat count in this dataset—with July averaging 77.5°F and January dropping to 28.6°F. Annual snowfall totals just 14.1 inches, one of Colorado's lightest snow totals, and melts quickly due to spring sun intensity. The summer-to-winter temperature swing of nearly 49 degrees demands versatile climate adaptation.
Prepare for Intense Heat and Wind
Residents need heavy-duty air conditioning for 86+ annual days above 90°F, plus superior insulation and window coverings to manage solar heat gain. The combination of high heat, low precipitation (11.2 inches), and constant wind creates rapid evaporation; outdoor work and recreation must happen early morning or evening, May through August. Winter preparation is lighter than plains counties to the north, but wind protection and emergency supplies remain essential year-round.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.