What is the coldest temperature ever officially recorded in Colorado?

Gunnison holds that record at minus 59°F, set in January 1985.

Is Gunnison, Colorado the coldest city in the contiguous US?

Gunnison regularly reports the lowest overnight temperature of any weather station in the contiguous United States from November through February.

Can Crested Butte be warmer than Gunnison even though it is higher in elevation?

Yes, the cold air inversion in the Gunnison Valley is so powerful that Crested Butte, 28 miles north and about 2,000 feet higher in elevation, is often warmer than Gunnison on clear winter nights.

What is Gunnison, Colorado's record high temperature?

Gunnison's record high is 86°F, reflecting how the high elevation limits summer warmth while creating extreme winter cold.

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