Geography of Garden of the Gods
Geography of Garden of the Gods: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak is 10 mi to the west, Denver is 60 mi to the north, Area Code 303 is 60 mi to the north and Denver County is 60 mi to the north.
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Coordinates: 38°52′41.9″N 104°52′18.8″W (38.8783, -104.8719)
Quick facts about Garden of the Gods
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 38°52′41.9″N 104°52′18.8″W (38.8783, -104.8719) |
| Established | 1909 |
| Known for | red rock fins below Pikes Peak |
| Local time | 8:03 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Continental |
Summary
Garden of the Gods is a state park in Colorado. Garden of the Gods is known for red rock fins below Pikes Peak.
Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Garden of the Gods with overcast. It feels like 50°F. Today runs from 51°F to 57°F. Chance of precipitation is 72%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Garden of the Gods is June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 13°F.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 68 mi away. Nearby highlights include Pikes Peak, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park and Hanging Lake.
In plain terms. Today is much colder than average for September. The forecast high of 57°F is 20.5°F below the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Garden of the Gods today at 9.2/10. 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.
Climate in Garden of the Gods month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 13° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 22° | 1,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 29° | 1,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 61° | 34° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 66° | 41° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 81° | 53° | 1,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 86° | 57° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 84° | 57° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 78° | 50° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 66° | 39° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 51° | 27° | 1,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 46° | 24° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Garden of the Gods?
Garden of the Gods is a state park in Colorado. Its coordinates are 38.8783, -104.8719. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Garden of the Gods right now?
It is currently 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 68% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Garden of the Gods?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Garden of the Gods, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Garden of the Gods in?
Garden of the Gods observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 8:03 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Garden of the Gods?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 68 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Garden of the Gods?
Popular options include Pikes Peak, 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 (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 September 30, 2026 at 8:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
