Colorado Springs, CO Weather
Colorado Springs hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 81°F (27°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 83°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Colorado Springs weather tomorrow (Monday, August 17)
Tomorrow in Colorado Springs looks sunny, with a high of 81° and an overnight low of 54°. Precipitation chance is modest at 17%. Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Colorado Springs 14-day forecast
About the weather in Colorado Springs
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
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 17° | 5 | 0.6 in | 8.2 h/day | 56% |
| February | 43° | 17° | 7 | 1.1 in | 9.3 h/day | 55% |
| March | 51° | 25° | 6 | 1.5 in | 10.3 h/day | 53% |
| April | 60° | 32° | 7 | 1.6 in | 11.2 h/day | 48% |
| May | 67° | 42° | 12 | 3.2 in | 11.7 h/day | 56% |
| June | 81° | 54° | 8 | 1.7 in | 12.6 h/day | 47% |
| July | 85° | 59° | 9 | 2.2 in | 12.8 h/day | 50% |
| August | 83° | 58° | 6 | 1.3 in | 12.3 h/day | 50% |
| September | 79° | 52° | 4 | 0.9 in | 11.1 h/day | 43% |
| October | 64° | 38° | 4 | 0.9 in | 9.8 h/day | 48% |
| November | 51° | 26° | 5 | 0.8 in | 8.7 h/day | 53% |
| December | 43° | 19° | 4 | 0.6 in | 8.3 h/day | 53% |