Climate Insights for Colorado Springs Airport

The climate in Colorado Springs Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 372mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 70mm of rainfall. Colorado Springs Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 75cm accumulating over the season.

Colorado Springs Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Colorado Springs Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 372mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 70mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 11mm. That's 60mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 75cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 15cm.

Colorado Springs Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 17km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Colorado Springs Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Colorado Springs Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Colorado Springs Airport is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 38mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Colorado Springs Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.