Lake City, Colorado has a Subarctic With Cool Summers And Year Around Rainfall climate (Köppen classification: Dfc). Average annual temperatures range from 22.7 °F (low) to 55 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 14.8 Inches. Lake City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 21 - May 31 through the first frost around Sep.1 - Sep. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.5 °F | 33.9 °F | 0.88 in. |
| February | 4.4 °F | 37.4 °F | 0.8 in. |
| March | 14.1 °F | 45.6 °F | 0.99 in. |
| April | 22.5 °F | 52.3 °F | 1.24 in. |
| May | 30.1 °F | 62.1 °F | 1.03 in. |
| June | 37.7 °F | 73.2 °F | 0.75 in. |
| July | 43.7 °F | 76.3 °F | 2.09 in. |
| August | 43.0 °F | 73.7 °F | 2.38 in. |
| September | 35.8 °F | 68.8 °F | 1.5 in. |
| October | 25.6 °F | 58.2 °F | 1.28 in. |
| November | 13.4 °F | 44.8 °F | 0.94 in. |
| December | 2.1 °F | 33.6 °F | 0.88 in. |
| Annual | 22.7 °F | 55 °F | 14.76 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep.1 - Sep. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - May 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfc - Subarctic With Cool Summers And Year Around Rainfall |