Hanging Lake Weather Forecast
Hanging Lake weather: 74°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Hanging Lake is a state park in Colorado. Hanging Lake is known for a travertine lake above Glenwood Canyon.
Right now it is 74°F (24°C) in Hanging Lake with clear sky. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 43°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Hanging Lake is June, July and August. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 8°F.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 135 mi away. Nearby highlights include Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods.
In plain terms. Today is much warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 74°F is 15.3°F above the 59°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Hanging Lake today at 10/10. 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.
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Weather in Hanging Lake right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:32 PM, Oct 4 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Hanging Lake
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 43° | 1% | 16 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 53° | 4% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 52° | 2% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 45° | 7% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 73° / 46° | 7% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 72° / 46° | 7% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 70° / 44° | 13% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 43° | 49% · 0,1 in | 24 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light showers | 52° / 32° | 49% · 0,6 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 27° | 32% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 55° / 29° | 12% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 57° / 30° | 19% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | 64° / 34° | 19% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 63° / 36° | 19% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☀️ Clear sky | 55° / 32° | 16% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | ☀️ Clear sky | 62° / 30° | 11% | 7 mph | 5 |
Climate in Hanging Lake 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 | 31° | 8° | 1,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 39° | 16° | 2,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 46° | 22° | 2,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 50° | 26° | 2,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 61° | 35° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 77° | 49° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 82° | 54° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 80° | 53° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 71° | 45° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 59° | 34° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 43° | 22° | 1,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 37° | 15° | 1,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Hanging Lake
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Air quality and pollen in Hanging Lake
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 Hanging Lake
Go in June, July and August. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hanging Lake?
Hanging Lake is a state park in Colorado. Its coordinates are 39.6014, -107.1919. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Hanging Lake right now?
It is currently 74°F (24°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 18% and wind is 14 mph.
When is the best time to visit Hanging Lake?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Hanging Lake, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Hanging Lake in?
Hanging Lake observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 5:32 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Hanging Lake?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 135 mi away and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 266 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Hanging Lake?
Popular options include Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Arches National Park and Great Sand Dunes National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - 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 4, 2026 at 5:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
