Paonia, Colorado has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 35 °F (low) to 64.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 14.7 Inches. Paonia 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. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.9 °F | 38.9 °F | 1.28 in. |
| February | 20.4 °F | 45.0 °F | 1.21 in. |
| March | 27.5 °F | 55.6 °F | 1.19 in. |
| April | 33.1 °F | 63.5 °F | 1.25 in. |
| May | 41.5 °F | 73.4 °F | 1.39 in. |
| June | 49.7 °F | 85.1 °F | 0.57 in. |
| July | 56.2 °F | 90.6 °F | 1.09 in. |
| August | 54.5 °F | 87.5 °F | 1.29 in. |
| September | 46.4 °F | 79.6 °F | 1.69 in. |
| October | 35.4 °F | 66.9 °F | 1.4 in. |
| November | 24.8 °F | 51.8 °F | 1.1 in. |
| December | 15.7 °F | 39.2 °F | 1.28 in. |
| Annual | 35 °F | 64.8 °F | 14.74 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |