Moffat County Climate
Moffat County, Colorado
Avg Annual Temp
45.1°F
Annual Precip
14.0"
Annual Snowfall
44.2"
Extreme Heat Days
30.166666666666668
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Moffat County Weather
Moffat County slightly cooler than U.S. average
At 45.1°F annually, Moffat County runs 5.4 degrees cooler than the U.S. median of 50.5°F, placing it in a temperate semi-arid climate zone. The county receives 14.0 inches of precipitation annually—notably drier than national median.
Near Colorado average, northwestern location
Moffat County's 45.1°F average runs 0.9 degrees below Colorado's state average of 46.0°F, placing it right at the state norm. Its northwestern Colorado location balances mountain influence with plains exposure.
Moderate climate between extremes
Moffat County averages 45.1°F—warmer than Lake County's 34.9°F and Larimer County's 44.8°F but cooler than Logan County's 50.4°F. It occupies a transition zone between Colorado's high mountains and eastern plains.
Moderate summers, cold winters, 30 heat days
July averages 70.7°F with 30 days reaching 90°F annually, delivering moderate summer heat. January averages 19.6°F, and the county receives 44.2 inches of annual snowfall—a moderate accumulation across the winter season.
Balanced heating and cooling, moderate snow prep
Year-round HVAC maintenance is essential given the 51-degree temperature swing between seasons. Plan for moderate snowfall (44.2 inches annually) and occasional summer cooling needs; residents benefit from balanced seasonal preparation across heating, cooling, and snow management.
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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.