Colorado Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 20 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Colorado Climate Overview

Colorado has an average annual temperature of 50.7°F (across all 20 cities) with approximately 448 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 50%. The warmest city is Pueblo with average July highs of 100.8°F, while Colorado Springs is the coldest with average January lows of 0.9°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Pueblo
Jul High: 100.8°F
Coldest City
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Colorado Springs
Jan Low: 0.9°F
Wettest City
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Westminster
461 mm/yr
Driest City
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Pueblo
375 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Jul
Avg High: 97.2°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: 4.3°F
Cities With Data
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20
cities in Colorado
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Colorado — Weather History

📅 Colorado Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 20 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Colorado Seasonal Climate Guide

Jul is typically the warmest month across Colorado with average highs around 97.2°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near 4.3°F. May is the wettest month with approximately 65 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 57°F 4.3°F 30.7°F 19 57% 2.9 2.60
Feb 60.4°F 5.4°F 32.9°F 22 56% 2.9 3.60
Mar 69.4°F 13.5°F 41.5°F 37 53% 2.8 4.70
Apr 77.4°F 19°F 48.2°F 51 50% 2.8 5.70
May 85.3°F 28.2°F 56.8°F 65 49% 2.5 6.40
Jun 94.6°F 40.6°F 67.6°F 45 43% 2.4 7.10
Jul 97.2°F 51.3°F 74.3°F 56 43% 2.2 6.70
Aug 94.1°F 49.6°F 72°F 50 46% 2.1 6.00
Sep 90°F 35.1°F 62.6°F 36 44% 2.2 5.20
Oct 79.9°F 21.6°F 50.7°F 31 48% 2.3 3.90
Nov 68.7°F 13.1°F 40.8°F 24 53% 2.4 2.80
Dec 57.4°F 5°F 31.1°F 22 57% 2.6 2.30

📈 Colorado Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Colorado Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Colorado's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 20 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Colorado

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Colorado.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Colorado?
Pueblo is the hottest city in Colorado with an average July high of 100.8°F based on 45 years of data. View Pueblo weather history →
What is the coldest city in Colorado?
Colorado Springs is the coldest city with average January lows of 0.9°F. View Colorado Springs weather history →
Which city in Colorado gets the most rain?
Westminster is the wettest city in Colorado with approximately 461 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Westminster weather history →
What is the warmest month in Colorado?
Jul is the warmest month across Colorado, with state-wide average highs of 97.2°F and average lows of 51.3°F.
How many cities in Colorado have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 20 cities in Colorado, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Colorado?
Jun is the sunniest month across Colorado with an average solar radiation of 7.10 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 20 cities in Colorado at monthly temporal resolution.