Counties with the coldest winters in Colorado
#25. Custer County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 24.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 24.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
#23. Archuleta County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 24.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 24.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
#23. Larimer County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 23.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 23.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
#22. Ouray County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 22.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 22.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.3 degrees
#21. Alamosa County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 21.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 21.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.9 degrees
#20. Teller County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 25.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 23.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 23.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.7 degrees
#19. Gilpin County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 24.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 22.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 22.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2 degrees
#18. Costilla County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 24.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 22.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 22.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.7 degrees
#17. Conejos County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 24.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 20.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 20.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
#16. Rio Grande County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 23.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 19.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 19.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.6 degrees
#15. Saguache County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 23.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 19.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 19.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.8 degrees
#14. Park County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 22.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 20.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 20.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.7 degrees
#12. Clear Creek County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 22.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 20.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 20.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.1 degrees
#12. Routt County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 22.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 19.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 19.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.9 degrees
#11. Eagle County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 22.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 20.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 20.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.2 degrees
#10. Chaffee County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 22.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 20.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 20.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.8 degrees
#9. Gunnison County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 21.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 18.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 18.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.3 degrees
#8. Pitkin County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 21.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 19.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 19.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.4 degrees
#7. Mineral County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 20.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 18.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 18.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2 degrees
#6. San Juan County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 19.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 18.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 18.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.1 degrees
#5. Hinsdale County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 19.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 18.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 18.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.8 degrees
#4. Grand County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 19.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 17.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 17.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.5 degrees
#2. Jackson County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 18.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 17.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 17.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.4 degrees
#2. Summit County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 18.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 17.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 17.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.5 degrees
#1. Lake County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 18.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 16.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 16.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.1 degrees
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 48 states.
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