Dove Creek, Colorado has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 34.7 °F (low) to 60.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 15 Inches. Dove Creek is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.7 °F | 38.0 °F | 1.37 in. |
| February | 19.6 °F | 41.3 °F | 1.31 in. |
| March | 26.3 °F | 50.8 °F | 1.15 in. |
| April | 31.4 °F | 58.2 °F | 1.1 in. |
| May | 39.6 °F | 68.4 °F | 1.0 in. |
| June | 48.7 °F | 80.5 °F | 0.47 in. |
| July | 55.1 °F | 86.0 °F | 1.13 in. |
| August | 54.2 °F | 82.9 °F | 1.43 in. |
| September | 46.9 °F | 75.1 °F | 1.77 in. |
| October | 35.7 °F | 62.0 °F | 1.74 in. |
| November | 25.3 °F | 49.4 °F | 1.15 in. |
| December | 17.1 °F | 38.4 °F | 1.41 in. |
| Annual | 34.7 °F | 60.9 °F | 15.03 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |