Pikes Peak Weather Forecast
Pikes Peak weather: 44°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Pikes Peak is a mountain in Colorado. Pikes Peak is a mountain known as the inspiration for America the Beautiful. It sits at 14.114 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 44°F (7°C) in Pikes Peak with clear sky. It feels like 37°F. Today runs from 35°F to 48°F. Chance of precipitation is 54%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Pikes Peak is June, July and August. The climate is polar. March, April and May tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 54°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -8°F.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 73 mi away. Nearby highlights include Garden of the Gods, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park and Hanging Lake.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 48°F is 4.7°F below the 53°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. running is the strongest bet in Pikes Peak today at 8.3/10. 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.
Weather in Pikes Peak right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:03 AM, Aug 25 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Pikes Peak
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 48° / 35° | 54% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌨️ Snow | 49° / 33° | 43% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 60° / 33° | 63% · 0,4 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 35° | 34% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 36° | 24% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 54° / 34° | 60% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 33° | 60% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 36° | 50% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 39° | 33% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 39° | 23% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 38° | 35% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 38° | 48% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 41° / 31° | 49% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 45° / 25° | 48% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 25° | 40% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 42° / 29° | 42% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 4 |
Climate in Pikes Peak 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 | 11° | -8° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 18° | -1° | 1,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 23° | 3° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 28° | 8° | 2,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 34° | 15° | 3,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 51° | 30° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 54° | 34° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 53° | 33° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 46° | 26° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 37° | 17° | 1,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 23° | 4° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 18° | -0° | 1,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Pikes Peak
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Air quality and pollen in Pikes Peak
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 Pikes Peak
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, April and May - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Pikes Peak?
Pikes Peak is a mountain in Colorado. Its coordinates are 38.8409, -105.0442. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Pikes Peak right now?
It is currently 44°F (7°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 41% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Pikes Peak?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Pikes Peak, which has a polar climate. March, April and May are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Pikes Peak in?
Pikes Peak observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 9:03 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Pikes Peak?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 73 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Pikes Peak?
Popular options include Garden of the Gods, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Hanging Lake, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - 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 9:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
