Park County Climate
Park County, Colorado
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
38.2°F
Annual Precip
13.9"
Annual Snowfall
66.0"
Extreme Heat Days
0
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
5b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
797
Limited to cold-tolerant varieties
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Climate Advisory: Park County
Climate Verdict
Park County has a cold, with an average annual temperature of 38.2°F, arid conditions receiving just 13.9 inches of precipitation annually, rare extreme heat with only 0.1 days above 90°F annually, heavy winter snowfall averaging 66.0 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are very cold — January averages 18.9°F. summers are cool, with July averaging only 59.5°F. The 41°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
Park County is 7.7°F cooler than the Colorado statewide average of 45.9°F, it is somewhat drier than average for Colorado, the county experiences 26.516034265558066 fewer extreme heat days than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Park County Weather
Park is Colorado's coldest, mountain-locked county
Park County's 38.2°F annual temperature ranks as Colorado's coldest and sits 9.3°F below the U.S. median of 47.5°F. Its 13.9 inches of precipitation fall short of the national average, but elevation-driven snowfall dominates, making it an extreme high-altitude environment.
Single coldest county in all Colorado
At 38.2°F, Park County registers as Colorado's coldest county by a significant margin, running 7.8°F below the state average of 46.0°F. Only Pitkin County approaches its freeze profile, and both dominate Colorado's alpine climate tier.
Frigid fortress among Colorado's mountains
Park (38.2°F) sits 6.3°F colder than Ouray (44.5°F) and 14.8°F colder than Montezuma (48.8°F), making it a true polar outpost. Its elevation and mountain positioning create unmatched cold intensity within the state's already-chilly county network.
Zero extreme heat days, brutal winters, relentless snow
Park County records zero days above 90°F annually—the only Colorado county with this distinction—while summer averages just 57.0°F. Winter plummets to 19.6°F with 66.0 inches of snow, creating a perpetual deep-freeze environment above 10,000 feet.
Survival-grade heating and constant snow prep
Residents must maintain industrial heating systems designed for sub-zero temperatures and 66+ inches of annual snowfall. Outdoor living ceases in winter; summer recreation windows are narrow and weather-dependent, making season-specific equipment and emergency preparedness absolute necessities.
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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.