Palisade, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 40.6 °F (low) to 66.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 9.8 Inches. Palisade is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.7 °F | 39.2 °F | 0.63 in. |
| February | 25.1 °F | 46.7 °F | 0.59 in. |
| March | 32.6 °F | 58.2 °F | 0.73 in. |
| April | 38.8 °F | 65.2 °F | 1.07 in. |
| May | 47.8 °F | 75.4 °F | 0.96 in. |
| June | 56.9 °F | 87.1 °F | 0.5 in. |
| July | 63.4 °F | 92.2 °F | 0.66 in. |
| August | 61.3 °F | 90.2 °F | 0.88 in. |
| September | 52.3 °F | 81.7 °F | 1.31 in. |
| October | 40.1 °F | 67.6 °F | 1.18 in. |
| November | 28.9 °F | 52.7 °F | 0.69 in. |
| December | 20.1 °F | 39.6 °F | 0.56 in. |
| Annual | 40.6 °F | 66.3 °F | 9.76 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |