Gilcrest, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 33.9 °F (low) to 63.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 13.7 Inches. Gilcrest is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. 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 | 13.0 °F | 41.1 °F | 0.36 in. |
| February | 15.9 °F | 43.9 °F | 0.39 in. |
| March | 24.7 °F | 55.1 °F | 0.93 in. |
| April | 32.2 °F | 61.8 °F | 1.75 in. |
| May | 42.7 °F | 70.7 °F | 2.52 in. |
| June | 52.1 °F | 82.7 °F | 1.65 in. |
| July | 57.2 °F | 88.7 °F | 1.48 in. |
| August | 54.7 °F | 86.5 °F | 1.31 in. |
| September | 45.8 °F | 79.1 °F | 1.24 in. |
| October | 33.2 °F | 65.0 °F | 1.06 in. |
| November | 22.2 °F | 51.5 °F | 0.61 in. |
| December | 13.2 °F | 41.0 °F | 0.42 in. |
| Annual | 33.9 °F | 63.9 °F | 13.72 in. |
| 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 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |