Colorado Weather Forecast
Colorado weather: 73°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Colorado
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 60° | 16% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 58° | 43% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 63° | 43% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 73° | 14% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 74° | 18% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 88° / 67° | 60% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 67° | 46% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 69° | 37% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 75° | 26% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 74° | 18% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 75° | 28% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 87° / 64° | 44% · 0,3 in | 17 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light rain | 63° / 57° | 45% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 79° / 53° | 35% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 7 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 40°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 87°F against a August normal of 89°F - right on average.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,2 in against a typical 0,2 in).
What this means for Colorado
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 90°F is in line with the 89°F typical for this month.
A 16% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 83°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 73°F (23°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 46% and wind is 5 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 9:01 AM.
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 August 25, 2026 at 9:01 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
