Aspen Weather Forecast
Aspen weather: 54°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Aspen
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
13 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 26%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Clear air overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in Aspen
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
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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 54°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 26% 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 10:19 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 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 1, 2026 at 10:19 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
