Gilpin County Climate
Gilpin County, Colorado
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
39.9°F
Annual Precip
20.0"
Annual Snowfall
129.8"
Extreme Heat Days
0
days >= 90°F/yr
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Growing Season & Gardening
5b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
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Climate Advisory: Gilpin County
Climate Verdict
Gilpin County has a cold, with an average annual temperature of 39.9°F, semi-arid conditions with only 20.0 inches of annual precipitation, heavy winter snowfall averaging 129.8 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are very cold — January averages 23.9°F. summers are pleasantly cool with July averaging 60.1°F. The 36°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Winter sports enthusiasts benefit from reliable snow cover for 3-4 months annually.
Regional Context
Gilpin County is 6.0°F cooler than the Colorado statewide average of 45.9°F, it is somewhat wetter than average for Colorado, the county experiences 26.616034265558067 fewer extreme heat days than the state average.
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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.