Climate Insights for Cripple Creek

The climate in Cripple Creek is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 489mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 91mm of rainfall. Cripple Creek 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 -11°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 116cm accumulating over the season.

Cripple Creek has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Cripple Creek is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 489mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 91mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 14mm. That's 77mm less than July, 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 116cm accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 22cm.

Cripple Creek is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Cripple Creek, which began on March 20, 2026. Cripple Creek 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Cripple Creek is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 71mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cripple Creek 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.