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Weather on February 29

Colorado Springs, CO

55 Years of Data

Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
16°F
Warmest
2016
37°F avg
Coldest
1996
10°F avg

About This Date

February 29th in Colorado Springs, CO typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 42°F and lows near 16°F — a 26°F daily swing. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 2016 (37°F average), while the coldest was 1996 (10°F) — a 27°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 7% of recorded February 29th dates, with snow falling 7% of the time.

Planning for February 29th in Colorado Springs, CO? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day.

Cooling Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202439°12°26°
202041°18°29°
2016warmest49°25°37°
201242°10°26°
200850°22°36°
200429°12°20°
200045°17°31°
1996coldest19°10°
199252°20°36°
198840°12°26°
198432°18°
198053°19°36°0.03"0.5"
197644°20°32°
197246°26°36°
14 years of data from RUXTON PARK

Colorado Springs, CO Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Colorado Springs, CO Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

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Rain (in) Snow (in)

Colorado Springs, CO Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Colorado Springs, CO

Most pleasant months in Colorado Springs, CO: June, July, August, September.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

What to expect on February 29th

This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.

February 29th outlook →

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