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Monument (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Monument experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Monument is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July to a chilly 5°C in the coolest month, December.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -10°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Monument receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 506 mm annually. The climate in Monument shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in July, with an average of 84 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 15 mm of snowfall over 6 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Monument Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Monument 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 (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Colorado Springs, the United States of America (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Forecast for Monument (CO)

Mon   Dec 23
9°C | -1°C
S 6 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
9°C | -2°C
S 6 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
11°C | -1°C
NW 7 m/s
4.1 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight sleet

broken clouds and small chance of slight sleet

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

During the months of June and September 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 Monument have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and November are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Monument?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Monument?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Monument?
    July tops the wettest month list with 84 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Monument?
    January is the driest month with 15 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Monument?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 340 hours of sunshine.

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