Elevation: 6,532 ft
Based on the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normal — the official 30-year average of a typical winter, not any single season — from the nearest comparable-elevation weather station about 10 miles away.
Snow season in Kiowa typically runs from October through May, peaking in April with about 14.6" of snow.
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
That is over 3x the US average annual snowfall of 28". With 74.8" of annual snowfall, a quality snow blower and heavy-duty shovel are worth the investment. Ice melt should be stocked before the first storm hits.




| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth, CO | 9 mi | 74.8" |
| Franktown, CO | 15 mi | 74.8" |
| Elbert, CO | 17 mi | 101.7" |
| Parker, CO | 19 mi | 74.8" |
| Castle Rock, CO | 22 mi | 57.5" |