City in Colorado

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☁️ 63°F now🕔 9:32 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 7.000

Summary

Aspen is a city in Colorado. Aspen is known for Ski resort town in the Rockies. It has a population of about 7.000.

Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in Aspen with overcast. It feels like 61°F. Today runs from 56°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Aspen is June, July and August. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 81°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 1°F.

The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 123 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hanging Lake, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Pikes Peak and Rocky Mountain National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 76°F is 2.7°F below the 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Aspen today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 39°11′28″N 106°49′3″W (39.1911, -106.8175)

Quick facts about Aspen

TypeCity
StateColorado
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates39°11′28″N 106°49′3″W (39.1911, -106.8175)
Population7.000
Known forSki resort town in the Rockies
Local time9:32 PM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateSubarctic

Neighboring cities in Colorado

Sorted by distance from Aspen.

Getting to Aspen

By road, from nearby cities
  • Denver · 105 mi · roughly 2.4 h driving
  • Moab · 153 mi · roughly 3.5 h driving
  • Santa Fe · 247 mi · roughly 5.7 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Aspen

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Denver International AirportDEN123 miDenver
Salt Lake City International AirportSLC295 miSalt Lake City

Things to do in Aspen

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Aspen.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Aspen?

Aspen is a city in Colorado. Its coordinates are 39.1911, -106.8175. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Aspen right now?

It is currently 63°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 53% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Aspen?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Aspen, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Aspen in?

Aspen observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 9:32 PM.

How many people live in Aspen?

Aspen has a population of approximately 7.000.

What is the nearest airport to Aspen?

The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 123 mi away and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 295 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Aspen?

Popular options include Hanging Lake, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Garden of the Gods and Great Sand Dunes National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 August 23, 2026 at 9:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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