Climate Insights for Air Force Academy

The climate in Air Force Academy is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 546mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 97mm of rainfall. Air Force Academy 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 183cm accumulating over the season.

Air Force Academy has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -4°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.

Air Force Academy is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 546mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 97mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 17mm. That's 80mm 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 183cm accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 35cm.

Air Force Academy is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Air Force Academy, which began on March 20, 2026. Air Force Academy 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 6 days from now.

The best time to visit Air Force Academy is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 61mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°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 Air Force Academy 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.