| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5a: -20°F to -15°F Zone 5b: -15°F to -10°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5a: -20°F to -15°F Zone 5b: -15°F to -10°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 1b: -15F to -10F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | May 11 - May 20 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 25d - Flat to Rolling Plains | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 46 - 60 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 80720 - Akron, CO | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 14 | 19 | 25 | 33 | 43 | 53 | 58 | 57 | 48 | 36 | 24 | 16 | 36 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 38 | 44 | 52 | 60 | 70 | 82 | 88 | 86 | 78 | 65 | 49 | 40 | 63 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .35 | .36 | 1.03 | 1.54 | 3.11 | 2.38 | 2.89 | 2.13 | .97 | .87 | .66 | .37 | 16.66 |