Orchard City, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 36.6 °F (low) to 65.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 9.9 Inches. Orchard City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.1 °F | 39.7 °F | 0.71 in. |
| February | 22.4 °F | 46.5 °F | 0.88 in. |
| March | 28.8 °F | 57.0 °F | 0.45 in. |
| April | 34.8 °F | 64.6 °F | 0.75 in. |
| May | 43.4 °F | 75.0 °F | 0.97 in. |
| June | 51.5 °F | 86.5 °F | 0.36 in. |
| July | 58.2 °F | 91.2 °F | 0.82 in. |
| August | 56.2 °F | 88.0 °F | 1.03 in. |
| September | 47.7 °F | 80.5 °F | 1.43 in. |
| October | 36.1 °F | 67.4 °F | 1.24 in. |
| November | 25.5 °F | 52.7 °F | 0.67 in. |
| December | 17.2 °F | 39.9 °F | 0.55 in. |
| Annual | 36.6 °F | 65.8 °F | 9.86 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 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 | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |