Aspen Weather Forecast
Aspen weather: 78°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Aspen
No snow is in the current forecast window for Aspen.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December.
16-day forecast for Aspen
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 56° | 5% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 62° | 10% | 22 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌧️ Showers | 85° / 57° | 88% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Showers | 78° / 54° | 51% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 80° / 55° | 53% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light rain | 78° / 53° | 36% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 55° | 35% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 56° | 34% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 57° | 27% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 54° | 33% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 55° | 22% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 52° | 36% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 53° | 32% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 57° | 23% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 56° | 36% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 56° | 35% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 6 |
Climate in Aspen 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 | 33° | 1° | 1,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 40° | 8° | 2,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 46° | 16° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 51° | 22° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 60° | 30° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 76° | 43° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 81° | 48° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 79° | 47° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 70° | 39° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 59° | 30° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 44° | 15° | 2,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 39° | 9° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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 - 3 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 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 78°F (26°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 26% and wind is 7 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 3:53 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 August 21, 2026 at 3:53 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
