| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10°F to -5°F Zone 5b: -15°F to -10°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10°F to -5°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 1 - May 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 26e - Piedmont Plains and Tablelands | |
| Current Drought Status: | Extreme Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 46 - 60 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 81059 - Model, CO | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 17 | 21 | 27 | 34 | 44 | 53 | 58 | 57 | 49 | 37 | 25 | 18 | 36 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 47 | 51 | 58 | 66 | 75 | 85 | 90 | 87 | 80 | 70 | 55 | 48 | 68 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .42 | .44 | 1 | 1.16 | 1.94 | 1.46 | 2.22 | 2.23 | 1.22 | .88 | .84 | .52 | 14.35 |