Teller County Climate
Teller County, Colorado
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
41.0°F
Annual Precip
16.5"
Annual Snowfall
58.9"
Extreme Heat Days
0
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
5b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
1,036
Limited to cold-tolerant varieties
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Climate Advisory: Teller County
Climate Verdict
Teller County has a cool, averaging 41.0°F annually, semi-arid conditions with only 16.5 inches of annual precipitation, rare extreme heat with only 0.1 days above 90°F annually, moderate snowfall of 58.9 inches annually. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are very cold — January averages 23.4°F. summers are pleasantly cool with July averaging 61.3°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
Teller County is 4.9°F cooler than the Colorado statewide average of 45.9°F, the county experiences 26.516034265558066 fewer extreme heat days than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Teller County Weather
Teller's high-altitude climate runs cool
Teller County averages 41.0°F annually, about 6°F below the U.S. median of 47°F, reflecting its mountain location south of Colorado Springs. Annual precipitation of 16.5 inches falls mostly as snow due to elevation, creating a true alpine climate.
Well below Colorado's average, above Summit
At 41.0°F, Teller runs 5°F colder than Colorado's state average of 46.0°F, though it ranks warmer than high-alpine Summit County. This positioning makes Teller a transitional zone between plains and mountain climates.
Warmer plains meet colder peaks here
Teller's 41.0°F sits between Summit County's frigid 37.0°F and the warmer plains counties like Sedgwick (49.8°F), reflecting its position on the Front Range. The county's extreme heat days are zero, shared only with Summit among the region.
Cold winters, mild summers, heavy snow
January averages 23.4°F while July reaches only 61.3°F, a moderate 37-degree spread compared to plains counties' wider swings. Teller receives 58.9 inches of snow annually—nearly 5 feet—and zero days above 90°F, meaning cooling is never a concern.
Invest in snow removal and winter heating
With almost 59 inches of annual snowfall and sub-zero winter nights, Teller residents need reliable four-wheel drive, snow tires, and dependable heating systems. Summer's mild 61°F average means outdoor recreation extends longer than in true high country, but snow can arrive any month of the year.
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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.