Colorado Weather Forecast
Colorado weather: 38°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Colorado is a state in United States. Colorado is a US state with its capital at Denver. It has a population of about 5.9 million. The capital is Denver.
Right now it is 38°F (3°C) in Colorado with overcast. It feels like 33°F. Today runs from 37°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Colorado 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 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 15°F.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 19 mi away. Nearby highlights include Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde National Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 68°F is in line with the 70°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Colorado 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.
Weather in Colorado right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:13 PM, Oct 28 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Colorado
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 37° | 1% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 34° | 0% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 53° | 2% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 52° | 4% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 54° | 35% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌨️ Light snow | 56° / 41° | 67% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌨️ Light snow | 54° / 41° | 58% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 44° | 13% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 47° | 11% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 46° | 12% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 43° | 17% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 49° | 19% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 50° / 42° | 13% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 53° / 39° | 13% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 42° | 10% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 46° | 10% | 4 mph | 4 |
Climate in Colorado 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 | 40° | 15° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 22° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 60° | 31° | 1,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 64° | 36° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 71° | 44° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 87° | 57° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 92° | 62° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 90° | 61° | 1,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 83° | 54° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 70° | 42° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 54° | 28° | 0,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 25° | 0,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Colorado
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Air quality and pollen in Colorado
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Colorado
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by national park in Colorado
4 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Colorado
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by state park in Colorado
2 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by unesco world heritage site in Colorado
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Weather by mountain in Colorado
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Weather by county in Colorado
1 counties mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Colorado?
Colorado is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 39.7392, -104.9903. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Colorado right now?
It is currently 38°F (3°C) with overcast. Humidity is 71% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Colorado?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Colorado, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Colorado in?
Colorado observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 1:13 PM.
How many people live in Colorado?
Colorado has a population of approximately 5.9 million.
What is the nearest airport to Colorado?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 19 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Colorado?
Popular options include Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Garden of the Gods and Hanging Lake.
What places are in Colorado?
Colorado covers 11 places in this atlas, including Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Aspen and Denver.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather 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 October 28, 2026 at 1:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
