Colorado Springs climate
High-altitude sun, snow, and dry air call for a whole-year plan
NWS 1991-2020 normals show a 50.4 degree Fahrenheit annual mean, 15.91 inches of precipitation, and 32.5 inches of snow. January averages 45.0 and 18.5 degrees, while July averages 86.5 and 58.2 with 3.12 inches of precipitation.
Inspect heating, insulation, shade, hydration, roof, snow, ice, hail, smoke filtration, drainage, power, and the route to care during winter, wind, wildfire smoke, or a hot afternoon.
Living through the seasons
Summers are the easier season. Winter comfort deserves a closer look.
- Overall Comfort
- Moderate
2.5 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 81°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 4 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Excellent
Mild · 81°F
Excellent
4.8 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 16°F / -9°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 187 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Poor
Poor
Poor
1 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 51%
- Comfortable Months
- 4 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1828 peak sun hrs/yr
Excellent
Poor
Good
Air, allergies, and weather
Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.
Air and allergies
- Air Quality
- Excellent
- Allergy Levels
- Good
4.9 / 5
Current AQI
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Current PM2.5
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 4.3 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Toughest Months
- Feb, Jan, Dec
- Heat Risk
- Low
- Drought Risk
- Low
- Weather Volatility
- Strong
Excellent · 4.3 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Very Good
4.1 / 5
Colorado Springs in everyday life
Could Colorado Springs work for you?
What may work well
- NWS provides local climate normals.
- The city offers extensive outdoor and indoor destinations.
What to think about
- Altitude, snow, dry air, wildfire smoke, hail, and power need attention.
- Climate and hazard conditions vary by elevation and neighborhood.
Choose Colorado Springs for the whole year
Inspect heating and cooling
Review HVAC, insulation, windows, shade, roof, filters, humidity, and power.
Price hazard resilience
Ask about snow, hail, wildfire, flood, drainage, smoke, insurance, backup power, and safe routes.
Keep indoor choices
Pair trails and parks with library, museums, meals, calls, exercise, and home activities during poor weather.
Questions retirees ask
Does Colorado Springs have a mild climate?
Normals show sunny, dry conditions with snow, freezing nights, and warm summer afternoons. Review altitude, heating, hydration, smoke, hail, snow, and the exact home.
What should I inspect before buying?
Review heating, insulation, shade, roof, snow storage, hail, smoke filtration, drainage, power, insurance, and the route to care.
Colorado Springs' climate choice depends on heating, cooling, altitude, snow, smoke, hail, drainage, power, and comfortable routes through all four seasons.
Sources
Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.
Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.
- NASA POWER
Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk, Weather Volatility
- Open-Meteo / Copernicus CAMS, checked against U.S. EPA AirData
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution
Checked 2026-05-18
- Federal Emergency Management Agency National Risk Index
Used for Drought Risk
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