Ken Caryl, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 2.3 °C (low) to 18 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 478.3 Millimeters. Ken Caryl is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7.6 °C | 7.8 °C | 18.03 mm |
| February | -7.1 °C | 8.3 °C | 22.61 mm |
| March | -2.8 °C | 12.8 °C | 41.66 mm |
| April | 0.7 °C | 15.9 °C | 65.28 mm |
| May | 5.8 °C | 20.7 °C | 72.64 mm |
| June | 10.9 °C | 27.3 °C | 45.72 mm |
| July | 14.4 °C | 30.6 °C | 50.04 mm |
| August | 13.3 °C | 29.3 °C | 48.77 mm |
| September | 8.6 °C | 25.3 °C | 38.35 mm |
| October | 1.9 °C | 18.2 °C | 31.5 mm |
| November | -3.3 °C | 12.2 °C | 25.4 mm |
| December | -7.7 °C | 7.3 °C | 18.29 mm |
| Annual | 2.3 °C | 18 °C | 478.29 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |