Cochetopa Creek Weather Records (USC00051713)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Cochetopa Creek (USC00051713), Colorado, United States, with 118 years of record.
Key Facts for Cochetopa Creek
- Cochetopa Creek (USC00051713) is a weather station in Colorado, United States at 38.44 latitude and -106.76 longitude, 2,440 m (8,006 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1909 to 2026, 118 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Cochetopa Creek still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Cochetopa Creek set a daily record precipitation of 9.4 mm (0.37 in) on 31 August 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Colorado, United States, 38.44 latitude, -106.76 longitude.
- Elevation: 2,440 m (8,006 ft).
- Period of record: 1909 to 2026, 118 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
29 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | -40.0 C (-40.0 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| Feb | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| Mar | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| Apr | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| May | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -13.3 C (8.1 F) | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| Jun | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| Jul | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | -3.9 C (25.0 F) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| Aug | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| Sep | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | -12.8 C (9.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 27 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 22 |
| 1951 | 30 |
| 1952 | 24 |
| 1953 | 21 |
| 1954 | 30 |
| 1955 | 26 |
| 1956 | 30 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 38 |
| 1963 | 15 |
| 1964 | 27 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 21 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 32 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 35 |
| 1975 | 27 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 28 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 41 |
All-Time Record Progression
6 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1981-06-26 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1995-03-31 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 33.0 cm (13.0 in) |
| 1996-07-13 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 13.9 C (57.0 F) |
| 2002-07-14 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2007-12-07 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 34.5 cm (13.6 in) |
| 2026-07-26 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 15.0 C (59.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 43.2 mm (1.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 26 January 1969 |
| Feb | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) | 15 February 2019 |
| Mar | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 1 March 1983 |
| Apr | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 8 April 2018 |
| May | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 16 May 1957 |
| Jun | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 9 June 1997 |
| Jul | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) | 19 July 1914 |
| Aug | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 4 August 1955 |
| Sep | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 12 September 1982 |
| Oct | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) | 4 October 1969 |
| Nov | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) | 27 November 2024 |
| Dec | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) | 7 December 2007 |
Period of Record Coverage
1947 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 77 | 21% | No |
| 1948 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1949 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 1951 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1954 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1955 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1956 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1957 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1958 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 2016 | 360 | 98% | Yes |
| 2017 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2018 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2019 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2020 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2021 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 2022 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 2023 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2024 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 243 | 67% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 64 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 August 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 0 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | daily high min | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 44 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | daily high min | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 11 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 August 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | daily high min (Tie) | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | tie | 7 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 August 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | daily high max | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 45 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 August 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | daily high max | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 25 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 August 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | daily high max (Tie) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | tie | 25 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 August 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | daily high max | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 32 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 July 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | daily high min (Tie) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | tie | 4 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 July 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | daily high min (Tie) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | tie | 5 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 July 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | all-time high min | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 30 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 26 July 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | daily high max (Tie) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | tie | 65 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 July 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | daily high min | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 4 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 July 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | daily high max | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 20 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 June 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | daily high min | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 39 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 May 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | daily high min | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 16 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 May 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | daily high min | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 71 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 May 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | daily high max | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 29 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 April 2026 | Cochetopa Creek, US | daily low min | -12.8 C (9.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 49 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
75 complete years, 1948 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 2.9 C | -0.47 C |
| 1949 | 2.1 C | -1.26 C |
| 1950 | 2.5 C | -0.89 C |
| 1951 | 2.0 C | -1.43 C |
| 1952 | 1.8 C | -1.56 C |
| 1953 | 3.5 C | +0.07 C |
| 1954 | 4.7 C | +1.31 C |
| 1955 | 2.0 C | -1.39 C |
| 1956 | 2.3 C | -1.08 C |
| 1958 | 3.8 C | +0.42 C |
| 1959 | 3.6 C | +0.18 C |
| 1960 | 3.1 C | -0.29 C |
| 1961 | 3.3 C | -0.09 C |
| 1962 | 3.1 C | -0.32 C |
| 1963 | 3.8 C | +0.44 C |
| 1964 | 1.0 C | -2.38 C |
| 1965 | 2.1 C | -1.28 C |
| 1966 | 1.4 C | -2.02 C |
| 1967 | 3.1 C | -0.24 C |
| 1968 | 1.7 C | -1.68 C |
| 1969 | 2.0 C | -1.43 C |
| 1970 | 2.0 C | -1.42 C |
| 1971 | 2.8 C | -0.57 C |
| 1972 | 2.9 C | -0.49 C |
| 1973 | 2.2 C | -1.14 C |
| 1974 | 1.3 C | -2.10 C |
| 1975 | 1.0 C | -2.42 C |
| 1976 | 2.0 C | -1.42 C |
| 1977 | 4.2 C | +0.86 C |
| 1978 | 3.0 C | -0.42 C |
| 1979 | 2.2 C | -1.18 C |
| 1980 | 4.3 C | +0.91 C |
| 1981 | 5.3 C | +1.91 C |
| 1982 | 2.9 C | -0.48 C |
| 1983 | 4.2 C | +0.80 C |
| 1984 | 1.8 C | -1.54 C |
| 1985 | 3.6 C | +0.24 C |
| 1986 | 4.2 C | +0.81 C |
| 1987 | 4.2 C | +0.86 C |
| 1988 | 3.3 C | -0.04 C |
| 1989 | 3.6 C | +0.19 C |
| 1990 | 4.4 C | +1.00 C |
| 1991 | 3.7 C | +0.27 C |
| 1992 | 4.2 C | +0.84 C |
| 1993 | 3.0 C | -0.38 C |
| 1994 | 4.3 C | +0.89 C |
| 1995 | 4.5 C | +1.14 C |
| 1996 | 4.0 C | +0.60 C |
| 1997 | 3.2 C | -0.16 C |
| 1998 | 4.7 C | +1.32 C |
| 1999 | 4.5 C | +1.15 C |
| 2000 | 5.0 C | +1.59 C |
| 2001 | 4.7 C | +1.34 C |
| 2002 | 3.9 C | +0.56 C |
| 2003 | 5.0 C | +1.63 C |
| 2004 | 3.6 C | +0.23 C |
| 2005 | 4.2 C | +0.81 C |
| 2006 | 3.8 C | +0.46 C |
| 2007 | 4.4 C | +0.98 C |
| 2008 | 2.0 C | -1.36 C |
| 2009 | 3.5 C | +0.15 C |
| 2010 | 4.2 C | +0.84 C |
| 2011 | 3.4 C | +0.04 C |
| 2012 | 5.3 C | +1.91 C |
| 2014 | 3.7 C | +0.34 C |
| 2016 | 3.5 C | +0.07 C |
| 2017 | 4.5 C | +1.09 C |
| 2018 | 4.6 C | +1.26 C |
| 2019 | 2.4 C | -0.96 C |
| 2020 | 4.0 C | +0.60 C |
| 2021 | 4.7 C | +1.33 C |
| 2022 | 3.9 C | +0.52 C |
| 2023 | 3.3 C | -0.12 C |
| 2024 | 4.2 C | +0.85 C |
| 2025 | 4.6 C | +1.23 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.4) per decade over 1948 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.5 F (0.3 to 0.6) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 75 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 0.5 F (0.3 to 0.6) per decade | 1948 to 2025 | 75 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.3 F (0.1 to 0.5) per decade | 1948 to 2025 | 75 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 0.6 F (0.4 to 0.8) per decade | 1948 to 2025 | 75 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1909 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 2002 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 80 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -40.0 C (-40.0 F) | 1971 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) | 80 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 1955 | 19.7 mm (0.8 in) | 88 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) | 1914 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) | 88 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 71 days | 1916 | 30 days | 88 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1909 | n/a |
| 1910 | n/a |
| 1911 | n/a |
| 1912 | n/a |
| 1913 | n/a |
| 1914 | n/a |
| 1915 | n/a |
| 1916 | n/a |
| 1947 | 20.0 C (68.0 F) |
| 1948 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1949 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1950 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1951 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1952 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1953 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1954 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1955 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1956 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1957 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1958 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1959 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1960 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1961 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1962 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1963 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1964 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1965 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1966 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1967 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1968 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1969 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1970 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1971 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1972 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1973 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1974 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1975 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1976 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1977 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1978 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1979 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1980 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1981 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1982 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1983 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1984 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1985 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1986 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1987 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1988 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1989 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1990 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1991 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1992 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1993 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1994 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1995 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1996 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1997 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1998 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1999 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2000 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2001 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2002 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2003 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2004 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2005 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2006 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2007 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2008 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2009 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2010 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2011 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2012 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2013 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2014 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 2015 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2016 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2017 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2018 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2019 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2020 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2021 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2022 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2023 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2024 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 2025 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 2026 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1909 | n/a |
| 1910 | n/a |
| 1911 | n/a |
| 1912 | n/a |
| 1913 | n/a |
| 1914 | n/a |
| 1915 | n/a |
| 1916 | n/a |
| 1947 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1948 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1949 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1950 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1951 | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) |
| 1952 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1953 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1954 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1955 | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) |
| 1956 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1957 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1958 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1959 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1960 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1961 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1962 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1963 | -39.4 C (-38.9 F) |
| 1964 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1965 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1966 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1967 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1968 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1969 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1970 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1971 | -40.0 C (-40.0 F) |
| 1972 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1973 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1974 | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) |
| 1975 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1976 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1977 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1978 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1979 | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) |
| 1980 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1981 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1982 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1983 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1984 | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) |
| 1985 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1986 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1987 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1988 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1989 | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) |
| 1990 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1991 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1992 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1993 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1994 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1995 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1996 | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) |
| 1997 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1998 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1999 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 2000 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 2001 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 2002 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 2003 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 2004 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 2005 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 2006 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 2007 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 2008 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 2009 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 2010 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 2011 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 2012 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2013 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 2014 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2015 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 2016 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 2017 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 2018 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2019 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 2020 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2021 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 2022 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 2023 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2024 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 2025 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 2026 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1910 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1911 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1912 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1913 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1914 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1915 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1916 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1947 | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) |
| 1948 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1949 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1950 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1951 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1952 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1953 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1954 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1955 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1956 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1957 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1958 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1959 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1960 | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1961 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1962 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1963 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1964 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1965 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1966 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1967 | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1968 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1969 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1970 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1971 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1972 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1973 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1974 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1975 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1976 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1977 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1978 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1979 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1980 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1981 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1982 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1983 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1984 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1985 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1986 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1987 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1988 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1989 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1990 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1991 | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1992 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1993 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1994 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1995 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1996 | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1997 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1998 | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1999 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2000 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2001 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2002 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2003 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2004 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2005 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2006 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2007 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2008 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2009 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2010 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2011 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2012 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2013 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2014 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2015 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2016 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2017 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2018 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2019 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2020 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2021 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2022 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2023 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2024 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2025 | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2026 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1910 | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1911 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1912 | 24.3 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1913 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1914 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1915 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1916 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1947 | 2.6 mm (0.10 in) |
| 1948 | 22.3 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1949 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1950 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1951 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1952 | 27.3 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1953 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1954 | 29.9 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1955 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1956 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1957 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1958 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1959 | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1960 | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1961 | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1962 | 32.7 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1963 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1964 | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1965 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1966 | 32.4 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1967 | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1968 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1969 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1970 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1971 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1972 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1973 | 34.7 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1974 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1975 | 26.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1976 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1977 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1978 | 24.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1979 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1980 | 29.9 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1981 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1982 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1983 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1984 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1985 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1986 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1987 | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1988 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1989 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1990 | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1991 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1992 | 44.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1993 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1994 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1995 | 34.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1996 | 19.5 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1997 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1998 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1999 | 38.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2000 | 35.9 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2001 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2002 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2003 | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2004 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2005 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2006 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2007 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2008 | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2009 | 26.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2010 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2011 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2012 | 21.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2013 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2014 | 26.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2015 | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2016 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2017 | 46.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2018 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2019 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2020 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2021 | 42.6 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2022 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2023 | 28.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2024 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2025 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2026 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 36 days |
| 1910 | 27 days |
| 1911 | 31 days |
| 1912 | 30 days |
| 1913 | 55 days |
| 1914 | 57 days |
| 1915 | 53 days |
| 1916 | 71 days |
| 1947 | 24 days |
| 1948 | 28 days |
| 1949 | 26 days |
| 1950 | 23 days |
| 1951 | 29 days |
| 1952 | 47 days |
| 1953 | 52 days |
| 1954 | 33 days |
| 1955 | 36 days |
| 1956 | 27 days |
| 1957 | 41 days |
| 1958 | 26 days |
| 1959 | 29 days |
| 1960 | 26 days |
| 1961 | 26 days |
| 1962 | 29 days |
| 1963 | 29 days |
| 1964 | 49 days |
| 1965 | 27 days |
| 1966 | 24 days |
| 1967 | 22 days |
| 1968 | 40 days |
| 1969 | 31 days |
| 1970 | 27 days |
| 1971 | 48 days |
| 1972 | 31 days |
| 1973 | 38 days |
| 1974 | 45 days |
| 1975 | 22 days |
| 1976 | 34 days |
| 1977 | 28 days |
| 1978 | 33 days |
| 1979 | 42 days |
| 1980 | 38 days |
| 1981 | 30 days |
| 1982 | 20 days |
| 1983 | 24 days |
| 1984 | 23 days |
| 1985 | 29 days |
| 1986 | 23 days |
| 1987 | 34 days |
| 1988 | 29 days |
| 1989 | 31 days |
| 1990 | 18 days |
| 1991 | 38 days |
| 1992 | 28 days |
| 1993 | 22 days |
| 1994 | 25 days |
| 1995 | 16 days |
| 1996 | 34 days |
| 1997 | 26 days |
| 1998 | 41 days |
| 1999 | 22 days |
| 2000 | 30 days |
| 2001 | 22 days |
| 2002 | 45 days |
| 2003 | 32 days |
| 2004 | 32 days |
| 2005 | 29 days |
| 2006 | 26 days |
| 2007 | 32 days |
| 2008 | 24 days |
| 2009 | 25 days |
| 2010 | 44 days |
| 2011 | 30 days |
| 2012 | 28 days |
| 2013 | 32 days |
| 2014 | 29 days |
| 2015 | 43 days |
| 2016 | 21 days |
| 2017 | 42 days |
| 2018 | 29 days |
| 2019 | 32 days |
| 2020 | 44 days |
| 2021 | 24 days |
| 2022 | 24 days |
| 2023 | 43 days |
| 2024 | 30 days |
| 2025 | 34 days |
| 2026 | 28 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
75 years with a frostAcross 75 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Cochetopa Creek falls on 19 June and the median first autumn frost on 25 August, which leaves a median of 66 days between them.
In 1994 to 2025 the median growing season was 79 days. That is 37 days more than in 1948 to 1978.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +6.8 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1948 to 1978) | Recent period (1994 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 19 June | 25 June | 17 June | 8 days earlier | -1.7 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 25 August | 9 August | 7 September | 29 days later | +5.0 days per decade |
| Growing days | 66 days | 42 days | 79 days | 37 days more | +6.8 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
84 years, 1910 to 2025A day with at least 19.5 mm (0.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 44.0 mm (1.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 19.5 mm (0.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) | |
| 25 years | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 39.5 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 100 years | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) | Longer than the 84 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 84 years of values from 1910 to 2025.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 43.2 mm (1.7 in) in 1955; 43.2 mm (1.7 in) in 1971; 42.4 mm (1.7 in) in 1914.
Station Changes
2 suspected2 changes were suspected in the annual mean temperature of Cochetopa Creek, at 1977 and 2014. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1977 ran 0.4 C (0.8 F) higher than in the years before (possible change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 2014 ran 0.4 C (0.7 F) lower than in the years before (possible change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | +0.4 | +0.8 | possible | 5 |
| 2014 | -0.4 | -0.7 | possible | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
Climate Twins
2009 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2009 to 2025, Cochetopa Creek had a mean temperature of 4.0 C (39.2 F) and 250.1 mm (9.8 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Woodruff (United States, 507 km away), Border 3 N (United States, 554 km away) and Fontenelle Dam (United States, 483 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodruff | United States | 507 km (315 mi) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | 229.7 mm (9.0 in) | 0.96 |
| Border 3 N | United States | 554 km (344 mi) | 3.6 C (38.4 F) | 372.3 mm (14.7 in) | 0.98 |
| Fontenelle Dam | United States | 483 km (300 mi) | 3.5 C (38.3 F) | 189.3 mm (7.5 in) | 1.11 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-13 (13 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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