Durango, Colorado has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 32.4 °F (low) to 64.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 18.4 Inches. Durango 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 | 13.6 °F | 40.9 °F | 1.86 in. |
| February | 18.1 °F | 45.6 °F | 1.47 in. |
| March | 24.6 °F | 54.7 °F | 1.23 in. |
| April | 30.0 °F | 62.9 °F | 1.06 in. |
| May | 37.8 °F | 72.3 °F | 1.09 in. |
| June | 45.0 °F | 83.1 °F | 0.57 in. |
| July | 53.5 °F | 87.5 °F | 1.74 in. |
| August | 51.8 °F | 84.5 °F | 2.28 in. |
| September | 44.1 °F | 78.0 °F | 2.35 in. |
| October | 32.8 °F | 66.1 °F | 1.75 in. |
| November | 22.7 °F | 52.6 °F | 1.34 in. |
| December | 14.8 °F | 41.1 °F | 1.61 in. |
| Annual | 32.4 °F | 64.1 °F | 18.35 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |