Huerfano County Climate
Huerfano County, Colorado
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
48.8°F
Annual Precip
15.5"
Annual Snowfall
71.4"
Extreme Heat Days
18
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
6a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
2,296
Favors cool-season crops
Seasonal Overview
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Climate Advisory: Huerfano County
Climate Verdict
Huerfano County has a cool, averaging 48.8°F annually, semi-arid conditions with only 15.5 inches of annual precipitation, rare extreme heat with only 18.1 days above 90°F annually, heavy winter snowfall averaging 71.4 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 31.4°F. summers are pleasantly cool with July averaging 69.3°F. The 38°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change. December is typically the coldest month and July the warmest.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Winter sports enthusiasts benefit from reliable snow cover for 3-4 months annually.
Regional Context
Huerfano County closely matches the Colorado statewide average temperature of 45.9°F.
Climate Profile
About Huerfano County Weather
Huerfano runs 13° cooler than U.S. average
Huerfano County's 48.8°F annual temperature sits 13 degrees below the U.S. median of 61.7°F, placing it firmly in a temperate high-elevation climate. Its 15.5 inches of precipitation match the national average, but 71.4 inches of annual snowfall keeps winters substantial.
Mid-pack Colorado county climate
At 48.8°F, Huerfano runs 2.8 degrees warmer than Colorado's state average of 46.0°F, ranking comfortably in the middle of the state's 64 counties. This puts it notably milder than high-mountain peers but cooler than the state's warmest eastern plains counties.
Warmest of the southern tier
Huerfano (48.8°F) sits warmer than Jackson, Gunnison, and Hinsdale counties to the north but cooler than the even warmer Kiowa and Kit Carson counties to the east. At 18 extreme heat days annually, Huerfano experiences significantly more hot weather than its mountain neighbors but far less than the eastern plains.
Moderate winters, warm summers, rare extremes
January averages 31.4°F and July reaches 69.3°F—a 38-degree spread that feels more balanced than mountain counties. Huerfano experiences 18 days above 90°F annually and 71.4 inches of snow, making it transitional between mountain and plains climates.
Plan for spring snowmelt and summer sun
Huerfano residents should invest in standard residential HVAC systems and spring drainage management for snowmelt runoff, plus occasional air-conditioning for summer peaks. Summer outdoor recreation peaks in June-September, while winter requires adequate snow removal and four-wheel-drive readiness for March-April transitions.
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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.