Morgan County Climate
Morgan County, Colorado
Avg Annual Temp
49.0°F
Annual Precip
15.1"
Annual Snowfall
27.5"
Extreme Heat Days
57.849999999999994
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Morgan County Weather
Morgan runs warm, near-average precipitation
Morgan County's 49.0°F annual temperature exceeds the U.S. median of 47.5°F, placing it firmly in America's warm counties. Its 15.1 inches of precipitation sits slightly below the national average, creating a semi-arid plains climate.
Warmest quarter in Colorado's county ranks
Morgan County's 49.0°F average ranks it among Colorado's warmest counties, sitting 3.0°F above the state average of 46.0°F. Only a handful of Colorado counties run hotter, mostly in the far southeast.
Marginally cooler than Montezuma and Montrose
Morgan (49.0°F) sits just below Montezuma (48.8°F) and Montrose (48.2°F) in the warm-county hierarchy, but its 58 extreme heat days vastly exceed both neighbors. This northeastern plains location experiences more intense summer heat despite a similar annual average.
Intense summers, cold snaps, modest snowfall
Morgan's summer average of 71.5°F includes 58 days reaching 90°F or hotter—triple that of Montezuma and significantly hotter than any nearby county. Winters average 27.4°F with only 27.5 inches of snow, making it one of Colorado's least snowy regions despite harsh cold snaps.
Heavy-duty AC and heat-resistant landscaping essential
Residents face 58 days of extreme heat annually, making robust air conditioning a non-negotiable investment. Limited snowfall reduces shoveling burden, but rapid temperature swings between seasons demand flexible HVAC systems and heat-resistant outdoor materials to withstand intense summer sun.
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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.