Weather on May 1
Colorado Springs, CO
55 Years of Data
About This Date
May 1st in Colorado Springs, CO typically brings cool spring weather, with average highs around 50°F and lows near 23°F — a 27°F daily swing. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 1st was in 1992 (55°F average), while the coldest was 1989 (20°F) — a 35°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 45% of recorded May 1st dates, with snow falling 30% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 14"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for May 1st in Colorado Springs, CO? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33° | 12° | 23° | 1.3" | 5" |
| 2025 | 49° | 26° | 37° | 0.36" | 1" |
| 2024 | 58° | 26° | 42° | — | — |
| 2023 | 53° | 28° | 41° | — | — |
| 2022 | 46° | 23° | 35° | — | — |
| 2021 | 64° | 26° | 45° | — | — |
| 2020 | 67° | 30° | 48° | — | — |
| 2019 | 48° | 21° | 35° | 0.05" | — |
| 2018 | 61° | 41° | 51° | — | — |
| 2017 | 48° | 15° | 32° | — | — |
| 2016 | 31° | 18° | 24° | 0.76" | 3" |
| 2015 | 62° | 28° | 45° | 0.15" | — |
| 2014 | 50° | 25° | 37° | — | — |
| 2013 | 47° | 10° | 28° | 1.27" | 6" |
| 2012 | 67° | 29° | 48° | — | — |
| 2011 | 28° | 15° | 22° | 0.15" | 1" |
| 2010 | 48° | 10° | 29° | — | — |
| 2009 | 56° | 33° | 44° | — | — |
| 2008 | 63° | 25° | 44° | 0.38" | 2" |
| 2007 | 55° | 34° | 44° | 0.69" | — |
| 2006 | 54° | 34° | 44° | — | — |
| 2005 | 28° | 22° | 25° | — | — |
| 2004 | 46° | 12° | 29° | — | — |
| 2003 | 50° | 24° | 37° | — | — |
| 2002 | 60° | 30° | 45° | — | — |
| 2001 | 73° | 32° | 53° | — | — |
| 2000 | 56° | 37° | 46° | — | — |
| 1999 | 48° | 25° | 36° | 0.08" | 0.5" |
| 1998 | 61° | 20° | 40° | — | 0.2" |
| 1997 | 37° | 7° | 22° | — | — |
| 1996 | 47° | 31° | 39° | — | — |
| 1995 | 41° | 14° | 28° | 0.13" | 1" |
| 1994 | 40° | 17° | 28° | — | — |
| 1993 | 32° | 17° | 25° | 0.86" | 4.5" |
| 1992warmest | 72° | 39° | 55° | — | — |
| 1991 | 35° | 9° | 22° | 0.46" | 2" |
| 1990 | 32° | 16° | 24° | 1.37" | 5" |
| 1989coldest | 28° | 13° | 20° | 0.56" | 4.7" |
| 1988 | 66° | 32° | 49° | — | — |
| 1987 | 60° | 28° | 44° | 0.03" | — |
| 1986 | 60° | 19° | 40° | — | — |
| 1985 | 53° | 22° | 37° | 0.15" | — |
| 1984 | 47° | 26° | 36° | — | — |
| 1983 | 45° | 25° | 35° | 2.39" | 11" |
| 1982 | 57° | 24° | 41° | 0.15" | — |
| 1981 | 64° | 30° | 47° | 0.25" | — |
| 1980 | 41° | 28° | 35° | 5.82" | 14" |
| 1979 | 67° | 41° | 54° | 0.03" | — |
| 1978 | 38° | 20° | 29° | 0.84" | 4" |
| 1977 | 60° | 30° | 45° | — | — |
| 1976 | 53° | 14° | 34° | — | — |
| 1975 | 45° | 18° | 31° | — | — |
| 1974 | 52° | 20° | 36° | 0.15" | — |
| 1973 | 32° | 18° | 25° | 1.75" | 8.5" |
| 1972 | 48° | 20° | 34° | — | — |
| 1971 | 54° | 25° | 39° | — | — |
Colorado Springs, CO Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Colorado Springs, CO Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
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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