Pikes Peak Klima and Average Wetter
Klima of Pikes Peak: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Pikes Peak month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | -12° | -22° | 23 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Februar | -8° | -19° | 34 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| März | -5° | -16° | 51 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | -2° | -13° | 54 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Mai | 1° | -10° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Juni | 11° | -1° | 62 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Juli | 12° | 1° | 114 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 12° | 1° | 78 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 9° | -2° | 47 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Oktober | 3° | -8° | 30 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | -5° | -15° | 38 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Dezember | -8° | -18° | 25 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Polar. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Pikes Peak
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Pikes Peak compares mit nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Pikes Peak.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden of the Gods | 15 km | 10°C | +15°C warmer | 387 mm |
| Area Code 303 | 100 km | 12°C | +16°C warmer | 357 mm |
| Denver | 100 km | 12°C | +16°C warmer | 357 mm |
| Denver County | 100 km | 12°C | +16°C warmer | 357 mm |
| ZIP Code 80202 | 101 km | 12°C | +16°C warmer | 358 mm |
Beste Reisezeit Pikes Peak
Go in Juni, Juli and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: März, April and Mai – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Pikes Peak
Today is slightly cooler than average for Oktober. The forecast high of -1°C is 3.5°C below the 3°C typical for this month.
A 64% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Sichtweite is down und 3,1 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Böen und 83 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -6°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
At 4.302 m, air here runs roughly 28°C cooler than the same latitude at sea level.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Juni und August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 23°C.
What und pack, what und skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots mit grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints während gusts stay above 83 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid März, April and Mai – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
Pikes Peak is a mountain in Colorado. Pikes Peak is a mountain known as the inspiration for America the Beautiful. It sits at 4.302 m above sea level.
Aktuell sind es -4°C (26°F) in Pikes Peak mit nebel. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt -14°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen -6°C und -1°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 64%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 2.4/10 – schlecht — anderen tag wählen.
Die beste Reisezeit für Pikes Peak is Juni, Juli and August. Das Klima ist polar. März, April and Mai sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Juli ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 12°C, während Januar ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um -22°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist Denver International Airport (DEN), about 117 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Garden of the Gods, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park and Hanging Lake.
Kurz gesagt. Today is slightly cooler than average for Oktober. The forecast high of -1°C is 3.5°C below the 3°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 6 PM und 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Sichtweite is down und 3,1 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Böen und 83 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -6°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Pikes Peak
| Typ | Mountain |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| Land | Vereinigte Staaten |
| Kontinent | Nordamerika |
| Koordinaten | 38°50′27.2″N 105°2′39.1″W (38.8409, -105.0442) |
| Elevation | 4.302 m |
| Known for | the inspiration for America the Beautiful |
| Ortszeit | 11:18 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Beste Monate | Juni, Juli and August |
| Klima | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Pikes Peak?
Pikes Peak is a mountain in Colorado. Its coordinates are 38.8409, -105.0442. It lies in Nordamerika.
What is the weather like in Pikes Peak jetzt?
It is currently -4°C (26°F) mit nebel. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 99% and wind is 52 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Pikes Peak?
Juni, Juli and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Pikes Peak, which has a polar climate. März, April and Mai are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Pikes Peak in?
Pikes Peak observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The Ortszeit is 11:18 AM.
What is the nearest airport und Pikes Peak?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 117 km away.
What are the top things und do in Pikes Peak?
Popular options include Garden of the Gods, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Hanging Lake, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Wetter Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated Oktober 23, 2026 at 11:18 AM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
