Garfield County Climate
Garfield County, Colorado
Avg Annual Temp
48.4°F
Annual Precip
15.8"
Annual Snowfall
46.5"
Extreme Heat Days
43.525000000000006
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Garfield County Weather
Garfield blends warmth with aridity
At 48.4°F annual temperature, Garfield County runs 2.4°F above the U.S. median of 46°F, placing it in a temperate semi-arid zone. With 15.8 inches of annual precipitation, the county receives less than half the national average of 38.7 inches, making it one of Colorado's drier regions.
Warmer and drier than Colorado average
Garfield County's 48.4°F annual temperature ranks it 2.4°F above Colorado's state average of 46.0°F. Its 15.8 inches of precipitation sits slightly below the state average of 16.0 inches, positioning it as one of the state's warmer, drier counties.
The warmest in the western region
Garfield County is notably warmer than nearby Eagle County (37.9°F) and Grand County (37.4°F) to the east due to lower elevation. It runs slightly warmer than Dolores County (47.1°F) to the south while maintaining similar precipitation levels across the western slope.
Hot summers, cold winters, extreme heat days
January dips to 24.8°F while July climbs to 72.3°F, with 44 days annually reaching 90°F or hotter—among Colorado's highest heat day counts. The county receives 46.5 inches of snowfall annually, creating a relatively light winter compared to higher-elevation neighbors.
Summer heat demands serious preparation
With 44 days annually exceeding 90°F, Garfield County residents must invest in high-efficiency air conditioning and shade structures for outdoor spaces. The 46.5 inches of annual snowfall requires basic winter maintenance, but summer heat management should be the primary climate consideration.
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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.