Rye, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 35.2 °F (low) to 63 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 22.3 Inches. Rye is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 | 18.8 °F | 44.9 °F | 0.95 in. |
| February | 20.3 °F | 45.8 °F | 1.18 in. |
| March | 26.0 °F | 53.7 °F | 2.08 in. |
| April | 32.0 °F | 59.5 °F | 2.98 in. |
| May | 40.7 °F | 68.7 °F | 2.42 in. |
| June | 49.7 °F | 80.0 °F | 1.44 in. |
| July | 55.0 °F | 84.1 °F | 3.36 in. |
| August | 53.2 °F | 81.4 °F | 2.77 in. |
| September | 46.4 °F | 75.6 °F | 1.27 in. |
| October | 35.0 °F | 64.6 °F | 1.55 in. |
| November | 26.1 °F | 52.9 °F | 1.15 in. |
| December | 18.9 °F | 44.2 °F | 1.17 in. |
| Annual | 35.2 °F | 63 °F | 22.32 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 6b : -5°F to 0°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 |