Current Weather and Forecast in Colorado Springs, CO
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About the weather in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs has a semi-arid climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 17°. May brings the most rain, on about 12 days, while July is the sunniest, with 12.8 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 76 days.
Colorado Springs climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
What is the hottest month in Colorado Springs?
July, averaging 85°F (30°C) by day and 59°F (15°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 98°F (36°C).
Which month is wettest in Colorado Springs?
May, at 3.2 inches (81 mm) over about 12 days. December is the driest month, at 14 mm (0.6 in).
When is Colorado Springs at its coldest?
January, with highs of 41°F (5°C) and lows near 17°F (-8°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -25°F (-32°C).
Is there snow in Colorado Springs?
Yes - about 24 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated October through May.
What is the best month to go to Colorado Springs?
The best time to visit Colorado Springs is generally August to October and April, when temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 72°F (22°C), with rain on about 5 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in August.
Does it rain a lot in Colorado Springs?
16.5 inches (418 mm) a year across 76 wet days - less than 88% of the cities we cover.
Is Colorado Springs hot in summer?
July averages 85°F (30°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.