What Is the Average Temperature in Colorado?

Colorado is known for its snowy winters.

Colorado is a state with an average of 300 days of sunshine and mild temperatures. Summers in Colorado are pleasant enough for outdoor fun, while record snowfall in the winter makes it ideal for skiing. The average temperature in Colorado ranges, depending on location and season.

Winter

Colorado winters are usually dry. Most winter days are very cold, but a few warmer days are sprinkled in throughout the season. The coldest month is January. The average high temperatures range from 31 degrees in Aspen to 43 degrees in Denver. The average low temperature in Aspen is zero, and the average low in Denver is 16 degrees.

Spring

Spring is temperamental, and weather varies. Expect windy days and the occasional blizzard. Temperatures can rise and fall dramatically. Light showers are not uncommon. The average temperature throughout the state in April is 46.6 degrees.

Summer

Humidity is low in the summer. Days are warm and nights are comfortable. In Burlington, the average high is 88 degrees; the average low is 59 degrees. In Steamboat Springs, the average high temperature reaches 77 degrees, and the average low dips to 45 degrees. Austin reaches an average of 80 degrees and drops to an average of 54 degrees at night.

Fall

Autumn in Colorado is short and crisp. The season is typically dry. In Denver, the average temperature in October is 52 degrees. In Aspen, October days are 70 degrees and nights can fall to freezing.

References

• Colorado Weather
• Average Temperature Colorado
• Learn About the Climate of Colorado
• World Guides: Aspen Weather

Resources

• Colorado Hiking Vacations: Colorado Weather