Aspen, CO weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Aspen now
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Aspen weather by the hour
Aspen weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Aspen.
This week in Aspen
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Aspen
What is the weather usually like in Aspen?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 76°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 24.4 inprecipitation per year · 621 mm
- 170.8 insnowfall per year · 434 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Aspen: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ASPEN 1SW, CO US (USC00050372), adjusted for the elevation of Aspen.
Aspen weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Aspen through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Aspen?
Aspen has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 24.4 inches (621 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 171 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Aspen is June to September. At 7,890 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Aspen
What is the hottest month in Aspen?
July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Aspen?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Aspen?
About 24.4 inches (621 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Aspen?
Yes, about 171 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Aspen?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Aspen have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Aspen in November?
Highs average 43°F and lows 20°F, with about 2.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Aspen?
Around 6:49 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:54 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Aspen weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Aspen.
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