Salt Creek, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 36.3 °F (low) to 68.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 11.9 Inches. Salt Creek is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.6 °F | 47.8 °F | 0.31 in. |
| February | 18.4 °F | 49.8 °F | 0.34 in. |
| March | 26.3 °F | 59.4 °F | 0.64 in. |
| April | 34.3 °F | 66.3 °F | 1.65 in. |
| May | 44.7 °F | 75.6 °F | 1.45 in. |
| June | 54.1 °F | 86.8 °F | 1.26 in. |
| July | 59.5 °F | 91.4 °F | 1.73 in. |
| August | 57.5 °F | 88.7 °F | 2.32 in. |
| September | 48.7 °F | 81.8 °F | 0.7 in. |
| October | 35.5 °F | 69.6 °F | 0.85 in. |
| November | 24.2 °F | 56.6 °F | 0.42 in. |
| December | 16.4 °F | 47.1 °F | 0.27 in. |
| Annual | 36.3 °F | 68.4 °F | 11.94 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°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 |