Hotchkiss, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 2.8 °C (low) to 18.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 271 Millimeters. Hotchkiss is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8.2 °C | 4.3 °C | 16.76 mm |
| February | -5.2 °C | 7.9 °C | 23.37 mm |
| March | -1.5 °C | 13.8 °C | 19.56 mm |
| April | 1.8 °C | 18.2 °C | 21.59 mm |
| May | 6.6 °C | 23.6 °C | 25.91 mm |
| June | 11.1 °C | 30.3 °C | 10.92 mm |
| July | 14.8 °C | 33.2 °C | 22.61 mm |
| August | 13.7 °C | 31.3 °C | 26.42 mm |
| September | 9.1 °C | 27.1 °C | 35.56 mm |
| October | 2.7 °C | 19.8 °C | 31.24 mm |
| November | -3.2 °C | 11.5 °C | 19.81 mm |
| December | -8 °C | 4.4 °C | 17.27 mm |
| Annual | 2.8 °C | 18.8 °C | 271.02 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |