Pikes Peak Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Pikes Peak: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Pikes Peak month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precipitaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | -12° | -22° | 23 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrero | -8° | -19° | 34 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marzo | -5° | -16° | 51 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| abril | -2° | -13° | 54 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| may | 1° | -10° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| junio | 11° | -1° | 62 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| julio | 12° | 1° | 114 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| agosto | 12° | 1° | 78 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| septiembre | 9° | -2° | 47 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| octubre | 3° | -8° | 30 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| noviembre | -5° | -15° | 38 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| diciembre | -8° | -18° | 25 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Polar. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Pikes Peak
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Pikes Peak compares con 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 |
Mejor época para visitar Pikes Peak
Go in junio, julio and agosto. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: marzo, abril and may – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Pikes Peak
Today is slightly cooler than average for octubre. The forecast high of 1°C is 1.9°C below the 3°C typical for this month.
A 64% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Visibilidad is down a 3,1 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Ráfagas a 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 junio a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 23°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots con 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 mientras gusts stay above 83 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid marzo, abril and may – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
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.
Ahora mismo hay -2°C (28°F) in Pikes Peak con cubierto. La sensación térmica es de -10°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de -6°C a 1°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 64%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 3/10 – malo — considera otro día.
La mejor época para visitar Pikes Peak is junio, julio and agosto. El clima es polar. marzo, abril and may suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. julio es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 12°C, mientras enero es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a -22°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Denver International Airport (DEN), about 117 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Garden of the Gods, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park and Hanging Lake.
En términos sencillos. Today is slightly cooler than average for octubre. The forecast high of 1°C is 1.9°C below the 3°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibilidad is down a 3,1 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Ráfagas a 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
| Tipo | Mountain |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| País | Estados Unidos |
| Continente | América del Norte |
| Coordenadas | 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 |
| Hora local | 11:45 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Mejores meses | junio, julio and agosto |
| Clima | 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 América del Norte.
What is the weather like in Pikes Peak ahora mismo?
It is currently -2°C (28°F) con cubierto. Humedad is 83% and wind is 36 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Pikes Peak?
junio, julio and agosto offer the most comfortable conditions in Pikes Peak, which has a polar climate. marzo, abril and may are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Pikes Peak in?
Pikes Peak observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The hora local is 11:45 AM.
What is the nearest airport a Pikes Peak?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 117 km away.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Tiempo 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 octubre 24, 2026 at 11:45 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
