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Cripple Creek (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Cripple Creek can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. Cripple Creek has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Cripple Creek can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 0°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -11°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Cripple Creek typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 453 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives moderate rainfall, averaging 98 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, November brings less snow/rainfall, with 8.5 mm over 4 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Cripple Creek Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

While the amount of sunshine in Cripple Creek varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 11.3 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in November, with about 7.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Colorado Springs, the United States of America (32 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Colorado Springs, the United States of America (32 KM, 19 Miles).

Forecast for Cripple Creek (CO)

Fri   Dec 27
1°C | -7°C
NW 8 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
Sat   Dec 28
2°C | -7°C
W 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
Sun   Dec 29
6°C | -3°C
W 6 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Cripple Creek in the United States of America

During the months of June, July and August 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:
  • Does Cripple Creek have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, November and December are very dry.
  • When is winter in Cripple Creek?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Cripple Creek?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Cripple Creek?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 0°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cripple Creek?
    July tops the wettest month list with 98 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cripple Creek?
    November is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Cripple Creek?
    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.

     

     


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