Colorado Springs, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 35.5 °F (low) to 62.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 17.2 Inches. Colorado Springs is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Sep.11 - Sep. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.7 °F | 43.0 °F | 0.33 in. |
| February | 18.9 °F | 44.5 °F | 0.51 in. |
| March | 25.8 °F | 52.8 °F | 1.03 in. |
| April | 32.2 °F | 58.7 °F | 1.49 in. |
| May | 41.3 °F | 68.2 °F | 1.86 in. |
| June | 50.8 °F | 80.1 °F | 2.16 in. |
| July | 57.3 °F | 86.0 °F | 3.08 in. |
| August | 55.6 °F | 83.1 °F | 3.38 in. |
| September | 47.1 °F | 76.2 °F | 1.58 in. |
| October | 35.7 °F | 63.1 °F | 0.97 in. |
| November | 25.3 °F | 51.1 °F | 0.39 in. |
| December | 18.2 °F | 42.7 °F | 0.38 in. |
| Annual | 35.5 °F | 62.5 °F | 17.16 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep.11 - Sep. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |