La Veta, Colorado has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 33 °F (low) to 63.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 18 Inches. La Veta is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.7 °F | 44.0 °F | 0.76 in. |
| February | 16.9 °F | 47.3 °F | 0.91 in. |
| March | 23.6 °F | 53.7 °F | 1.99 in. |
| April | 31.1 °F | 59.2 °F | 2.09 in. |
| May | 38.9 °F | 68.9 °F | 1.94 in. |
| June | 47.6 °F | 80.3 °F | 1.0 in. |
| July | 53.9 °F | 84.6 °F | 2.61 in. |
| August | 51.7 °F | 82.6 °F | 2.37 in. |
| September | 43.6 °F | 76.0 °F | 1.54 in. |
| October | 33.6 °F | 66.3 °F | 1.1 in. |
| November | 23.6 °F | 54.1 °F | 0.79 in. |
| December | 15.2 °F | 43.1 °F | 0.85 in. |
| Annual | 33 °F | 63.3 °F | 17.95 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Exceptional Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |