Fort Lupton, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 1.4 °C (low) to 18.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 331 Millimeters. Fort Lupton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. 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 | -9.8 °C | 6.1 °C | 8.89 mm |
| February | -8.3 °C | 7.2 °C | 8.38 mm |
| March | -3.6 °C | 13.3 °C | 24.13 mm |
| April | 0.4 °C | 16.8 °C | 42.93 mm |
| May | 5.9 °C | 21.7 °C | 53.59 mm |
| June | 11.2 °C | 28.6 °C | 37.34 mm |
| July | 14.2 °C | 32 °C | 34.54 mm |
| August | 12.8 °C | 30.7 °C | 44.7 mm |
| September | 8 °C | 26.4 °C | 27.18 mm |
| October | 0.9 °C | 18.7 °C | 24.13 mm |
| November | -4.9 °C | 11.4 °C | 15.75 mm |
| December | -9.8 °C | 5.7 °C | 9.4 mm |
| Annual | 1.4 °C | 18.2 °C | 330.96 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 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |