Rye, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 1.8 °C (low) to 17.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 566.9 Millimeters. Rye is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 | -7.3 °C | 7.2 °C | 24.13 mm |
| February | -6.5 °C | 7.7 °C | 29.97 mm |
| March | -3.3 °C | 12.1 °C | 52.83 mm |
| April | 0 °C | 15.3 °C | 75.69 mm |
| May | 4.8 °C | 20.4 °C | 61.47 mm |
| June | 9.8 °C | 26.7 °C | 36.58 mm |
| July | 12.8 °C | 28.9 °C | 85.34 mm |
| August | 11.8 °C | 27.4 °C | 70.36 mm |
| September | 8 °C | 24.2 °C | 32.26 mm |
| October | 1.7 °C | 18.1 °C | 39.37 mm |
| November | -3.3 °C | 11.6 °C | 29.21 mm |
| December | -7.3 °C | 6.8 °C | 29.72 mm |
| Annual | 1.8 °C | 17.2 °C | 566.93 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 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°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 |