Fire Weather Watch
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222 and 228.
* WINDS...East 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 m…
Air Quality Alert
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield,
Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel,
Dolores, Mo…
Colorado Springs weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Colorado Springs looks
sunny, with a high of 91°
and an overnight low of 60°.
Rain is unlikely (0% chance).
Winds top out near 12 mph,
and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Weather in Colorado Springs is shaped by its semi-arid climate - expect big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall. July afternoons typically reach 85°F (30°C), while January highs hover near 41°F (5°C). Annual precipitation averages 16.5 inches (418 mm) over about 76 rainy days.
Colorado Springs weather: quick facts
Hottest month: July - highs near 85°F (30°C)
Coldest month: January - highs near 41°F (5°C)
Record high: 98°F (36°C) · Record low: -25°F (-32°C) (2015–2024)
Wettest month: May (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.8 h sun/day)
Climate type:semi-arid - big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall
Snow: about 24 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 85°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 59°F (15°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 41°F (5°C) and lows around 17°F (-8°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (36°C) and dropped as low as -25°F (-32°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.2 inches (81 mm) of rain over 12 days, while December is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.8 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 24 days in a typical year, mostly from October through May.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Colorado Springs is mild, with daytime highs averaging 59°F (15°C) and nights around 33°F (1°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season, plus around 8 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Colorado Springs is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (29°C) and nights around 57°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Colorado Springs stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 38°F (4°C); rain falls on about 13 days over the three months, plus around 5 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Colorado Springs is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 42°F (6°C) and nights around 18°F (-8°C); rain falls on about 15 days over the three months, plus around 11 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Colorado Springs by month
Monthly averages for Colorado Springs based on 2015–2024 weather data.
July is the hottest month in Colorado Springs, with average highs of 85°F (30°C) and overnight lows near 59°F (15°C). In the past decade the temperature has peaked at 98°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Colorado Springs?
January is the coldest month, with highs averaging 41°F (5°C) and lows around 17°F (-8°C). The lowest reading in recent years was -25°F (-32°C).
What is the rainiest month in Colorado Springs?
May is typically the wettest month, averaging 3.2 inches (81 mm) of precipitation across about 12 days. December is usually the driest.
Does it snow in Colorado Springs?
Yes. Colorado Springs averages about 24 days of snowfall a year, concentrated October through May.
What is the best time to visit Colorado Springs?
The best time to visit Colorado Springs is generally August to October and April, when temperatures are at their most comfortable before or after the peak heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 72°F (22°C).
How sunny is Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs averages 10.5 hours of sunshine per day across the year. July is the sunniest month at about 12.8 hours of sun a day.
Is Colorado Springs humid?
Relative humidity in Colorado Springs averages about 51% over the year, which feels dry. The most comfortable months tend to fall in the drier part of the year.