Palisade, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 4.8 °C (low) to 19.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 247.9 Millimeters. Palisade is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.8 °C | 4 °C | 16 mm |
| February | -3.8 °C | 8.2 °C | 14.99 mm |
| March | 0.3 °C | 14.6 °C | 18.54 mm |
| April | 3.8 °C | 18.4 °C | 27.18 mm |
| May | 8.8 °C | 24.1 °C | 24.38 mm |
| June | 13.8 °C | 30.6 °C | 12.7 mm |
| July | 17.4 °C | 33.4 °C | 16.76 mm |
| August | 16.3 °C | 32.3 °C | 22.35 mm |
| September | 11.3 °C | 27.6 °C | 33.27 mm |
| October | 4.5 °C | 19.8 °C | 29.97 mm |
| November | -1.7 °C | 11.5 °C | 17.53 mm |
| December | -6.6 °C | 4.2 °C | 14.22 mm |
| Annual | 4.8 °C | 19.1 °C | 247.89 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |