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Canon City (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Canon City is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Canon City, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a chilly 8°C in the coolest month, December.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -7°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Canon City typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 329 mm. The climate in Canon City shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in July, with an average of 59 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, November offers drier and sunnier days, with around 9.4 mm of snow/rainfall over 4 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Canon City Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Canon City offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between July (11.3 hours daily) and November (7.0 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Colorado Springs, the United States of America (59 KM, 36 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Colorado Springs, the United States of America (59 KM, 36 Miles).

Forecast for Canon City (CO)

Mon   Dec 23
14°C | 2°C
W 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
14°C | 1°C
W 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
15°C | 1°C
E 4 m/s
4.5 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

The best time of year to visit Canon City in the United States of America

During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Canon City?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Canon City have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, June, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Canon City?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Canon City?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Canon City?
    July tops the wettest month list with 59 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Canon City?
    November is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Canon City?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 340 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.