Mead, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 35.1 °F (low) to 64.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 15.4 Inches. Mead is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. 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 | 15.6 °F | 43.7 °F | 0.45 in. |
| February | 17.9 °F | 45.5 °F | 0.49 in. |
| March | 26.0 °F | 55.7 °F | 1.24 in. |
| April | 32.9 °F | 62.2 °F | 1.78 in. |
| May | 42.6 °F | 71.0 °F | 2.83 in. |
| June | 51.7 °F | 83.2 °F | 1.82 in. |
| July | 57.5 °F | 89.2 °F | 1.41 in. |
| August | 55.1 °F | 86.9 °F | 1.52 in. |
| September | 46.7 °F | 79.3 °F | 1.54 in. |
| October | 34.6 °F | 65.4 °F | 1.15 in. |
| November | 24.3 °F | 52.8 °F | 0.66 in. |
| December | 15.8 °F | 43.3 °F | 0.52 in. |
| Annual | 35.1 °F | 64.9 °F | 15.41 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 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |