Climate change in Bent County, Colorado
Since 1979, Bent County, Colorado has warmed 2.2°F, with 22 more days above 90°F, 1 more nights above 70°F and 10% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Stanton County, KS's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.2°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +2.7°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +0.5°F
- Precipitation: −10%
- Wettest day of the year: +13%
- Longest dry spell: +9 days
- Days above 90°F: +22 days
- Nights above 70°F: +1 days
- Freezing nights: −3 days
- Frost-free season: +11 days
- Muggy days: +0 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.5°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +32 days
- Snowfall: −29%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −2 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.