Aspen Weather Forecast
Aspen weather: 53°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Aspen
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 44° | 0% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 49° | 0% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 50° | 1% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 49° | 0% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 50° | 11% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 72° / 48° | 11% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 49° | 5% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 49° | 2% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 48° | 16% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 48° | 28% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 46° | 28% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 44° | 19% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 71° / 45° | 13% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 46° | 23% | 7 mph | 6 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 35°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 71°F against a October normal of 59°F - 44°F above.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 1% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,6 in).
What this means for Aspen
Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 72°F is 13°F above the 59°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
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 81°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- 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 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 53°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 39% and wind is 4 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 12:49 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 3, 2026 at 12:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
