| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10°F to -5°F Zone 5b: -15°F to -10°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5b: -15°F to -10°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | |
| 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: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 80825 - Kit Carson, CO | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 11 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 43 | 54 | 59 | 57 | 47 | 33 | 21 | 13 | 34 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 41 | 47 | 56 | 65 | 74 | 85 | 91 | 89 | 80 | 68 | 52 | 43 | 66 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .28 | .33 | .84 | 1.1 | 2.71 | 2.22 | 2.57 | 2.19 | 1.01 | .78 | .53 | .28 | 14.84 |