Breckenridge, Colorado, is located at 39 degrees latitude, in the northwest region of the state. The city lies in the Rocky Mountains, along the U.S. Continental Divide. At an elevation of 9,600 feet, Breckenridge experiences harsh winters, with sub-zero temperatures and significant snowfall each year.
The average low temperature in Breckenridge during the winter months (October through April) is 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The average high temperature is 39 degrees Fahrenheit. The average winter temperature overall is 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
The record low for winter temperatures in Breckenridge is -46 degrees Fahrenheit, set in December 1924.
Breckenridge receives an average of 136 inches of snow per year. The average snow depth during the winter months is 10 inches.
