Colorado Springs, Colorado has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 2 °C (low) to 16.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 435.9 Millimeters. 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 | -7.9 °C | 6.1 °C | 8.38 mm |
| February | -7.3 °C | 6.9 °C | 12.95 mm |
| March | -3.4 °C | 11.6 °C | 26.16 mm |
| April | 0.1 °C | 14.8 °C | 37.85 mm |
| May | 5.2 °C | 20.1 °C | 47.24 mm |
| June | 10.4 °C | 26.7 °C | 54.86 mm |
| July | 14.1 °C | 30 °C | 78.23 mm |
| August | 13.1 °C | 28.4 °C | 85.85 mm |
| September | 8.4 °C | 24.6 °C | 40.13 mm |
| October | 2.1 °C | 17.3 °C | 24.64 mm |
| November | -3.7 °C | 10.6 °C | 9.91 mm |
| December | -7.7 °C | 5.9 °C | 9.65 mm |
| Annual | 2 °C | 16.9 °C | 435.85 mm |
| 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 : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |