Colorado Springs, Colorado Weather
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Colorado Springs weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Heavy Drizzle37%0.04″75°50°—
- ThursdayJun 4Light Drizzle10%0.02″85°49°+10°
- FridayJun 5Overcast10%—88°59°+3°
- SaturdayJun 6Light Drizzle24%—85°66°-3°
- SundayJun 7Overcast24%—89°62°+4°
- MondayJun 8Overcast41%—88°65°-1°
- TuesdayJun 9Partly Cloudy29%—91°67°+3°
Ozone at AQI 43. AQI up 9 over the last 6 hours (gradual rise). Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~67%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 43. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~67%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
- Present
- AQI 43
- UV peak
- 0.0 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- Projected peak
- AQI 5
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 4.6 µg/m³ (AQI 26) with a 0.64 fine-to-coarse ratio and 6 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.64
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 5:26 AM
- Moonset
- 3:07 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Pikas hayfeeding in granite peaks
Colorado Springs at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 15°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 9 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of June 4, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Colorado Springs
SPC has placed Colorado Springs in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms today.
- TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Colorado Springs its warmest temperatures at around 72°F mean, while December delivers the coldest at approximately 32°F. Precipitation follows a different pattern, with July receiving the most rainfall at 3.1 inches and December seeing only 0.2 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 0.3″ | 1 |
| February | 33° | 0.3″ | 1 |
| March | 41° | 0.8″ | 2 |
| April | 48° | 1.4″ | 4 |
| May | 57° | 2.0″ | 5 |
| June | 67° | 2.3″ | 4 |
| July | 72° | 3.1″ | 6 |
| August | 70° | 3.0″ | 6 |
| September | 63° | 1.4″ | 3 |
| October | 51° | 0.8″ | 2 |
| November | 40° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| December | 32° | 0.2″ | 1 |
Regional context
Colorado Springs falls within a hot desert climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Denver, CO, Aurora, CO, Lakewood, CO, Thornton, CO, Grand Junction, CO.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the return of broad-tailed hummingbirds to Colorado Springs, their distinctive wing trills announcing the start of their breeding season.
Gambel oak leaves typically begin their emergence in early May, marking the transition from the dry spring months to the approaching summer growing season.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Colorado Springs?
- The last spring frost in Colorado Springs typically occurs around mid-April, while the first fall frost usually arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Colorado Springs?
- July receives the most precipitation with approximately 3.1 inches of rain on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 16 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Colorado Springs?
- July typically records the highest temperatures, with averages around 72°F.
- What is the coldest month in Colorado Springs?
- December usually brings the coldest temperatures, averaging about 32°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Colorado Springs?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-April, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after that date.
- How many rainy days does Colorado Springs get?
- Colorado Springs experiences approximately 37 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Colorado Springs?
- Colorado Springs's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool using the city ZIP code will provide the current zone designation.
Climate
Colorado Springs, Colorado experiences a hot desert climate zone. Winter temperatures in January typically hover near 32°F, while July brings averages around 72°F — creating a 41°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 16 inches across roughly 37 rainy days throughout the year.
Weather patterns here depend on the city's latitude at 38.9°N, its proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors determine what grows locally, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.