Columbine, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 2.8 °C (low) to 18.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 435.6 Millimeters. Columbine is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7.2 °C | 8.2 °C | 14.48 mm |
| February | -6.5 °C | 8.7 °C | 18.29 mm |
| March | -2.2 °C | 13.3 °C | 37.85 mm |
| April | 1.3 °C | 16.4 °C | 60.2 mm |
| May | 6.4 °C | 21.2 °C | 67.06 mm |
| June | 11.7 °C | 27.8 °C | 45.72 mm |
| July | 15.1 °C | 31.1 °C | 47.24 mm |
| August | 14 °C | 29.8 °C | 45.97 mm |
| September | 9.2 °C | 25.7 °C | 35.56 mm |
| October | 2.3 °C | 18.6 °C | 28.45 mm |
| November | -2.9 °C | 12.4 °C | 19.3 mm |
| December | -7.3 °C | 7.7 °C | 15.49 mm |
| Annual | 2.8 °C | 18.4 °C | 435.61 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |