Colorado Springs, CO weather in July
Colorado Springs is warm in July, with frequent rain: highs average 87°F and nights drop to about 58°F. There are about 12 days with rain. This is the peak of the warm season in Colorado Springs.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 58°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 3.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 56°F | 59°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 43% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:37 am / 8:28 pm | 5:59 am / 8:11 pm |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | 14.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am63°Fdew point 50°F
- 9 am75°Fdew point 49°F
- Noon82°Fdew point 46°F
- 3 pm81°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm76°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 pm69°Fdew point 50°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Colorado Springs Muni Airport (7 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 87% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 9%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F6 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more11 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 3.1 in; a dry July brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 4.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202003: average high 92°F
- Coolest July2004: average high 80°F
- Wettest July2017: 6.2 in
- Driest July2008: 0.3 in
- Highest reading100°F (July 24, 2003)
- Lowest reading46°F (July 2, 1995)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 82°F | 87°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 58°F | 57°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 6 | 10 |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | 14.6 h | 13.6 h |
Highs change by +5°F from June and -3°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Pueblo, CO42 mi · high 93°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Highlands Ranch, CO50 mi · high 84°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Breckenridge, CO79 mi · high 71°F · 13 wet days
How Colorado Springs ranks in July
- Normal high202nd warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days320th driest of 378
- Comfortable days90th most of 340
What to pack for Colorado Springs in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F
- Layers – afternoons near 87°F but nights near 58°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.6 hours of daylight and highs near 87°F
Heating and cooling
July has 6 heating degree days and 234 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Colorado Springs in July?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 58°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 100°F (July 24, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Colorado Springs in July?
About 12 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (6.2 in); the driest was in 2008 (0.3 in).
Is July a good time to visit Colorado Springs?
July ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Colorado Springs (55 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days and about 11 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Colorado Springs Muni Airport (USW00093037), 7.3 mi ESE of the city center, 6,181 ft (172 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Pueblo Mem Airport (USW00093058), 41 mi SSE of the city center, 4,720 ft (1,289 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (724660-93037), 7.3 mi ESE of the city center, 6,182 ft (173 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.