Elbert County Climate
Elbert County, Colorado
Avg Annual Temp
48.3°F
Annual Precip
17.3"
Annual Snowfall
49.1"
Extreme Heat Days
20.35
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Elbert County Weather
Elbert runs slightly above U.S. average
At 48.3°F annual temperature, Elbert County sits 2.3°F above the U.S. median of 46°F, placing it in a temperate zone. With 17.3 inches of annual precipitation, the county remains significantly drier than the national average of 38.7 inches.
Among Colorado's warmer regions
Elbert County's 48.3°F annual temperature ranks it 2.3°F above Colorado's state average of 46.0°F. Its 17.3 inches of annual precipitation slightly exceeds the state average of 16.0 inches, positioning it as a relatively balanced county climatically.
Warmer than El Paso, cooler than Douglas
Elbert County sits between El Paso County (46.2°F) to the south and Douglas County (49.2°F) to the north, running 2.1°F warmer than El Paso. Its precipitation of 17.3 inches aligns closely with these neighbors, reflecting consistent Front Range moisture patterns.
Mild winters, moderate heat days
January averages 29.8°F while July reaches 70.7°F, with 20 days annually hitting 90°F or hotter. The county receives 49.1 inches of snowfall annually, providing a moderate winter experience compared to higher-elevation Colorado counties.
Prepare for variable spring weather
Residents should maintain standard snow removal equipment for the 49.1 inches of annual snowfall and keep air conditioning functional for 20 hot days per year. The county's location on the eastern plains means sudden weather shifts in spring; layered clothing and flexible outdoor scheduling are essential.
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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.