Colorado Springs · July
Run in the morning.
Average high is 85°F with a 59°F overnight low. Expect 16 rain days — plan around the radar. Dry heat climbs fast after sunrise — get out in the cooler morning hours.
Avg high / low
85° / 59°F
Humidity
52%
Rain days
16/mo
Wind
11 mph
What July feels like in Colorado Springs
Sunrise
05:47
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:21
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Heat peaks here. Skip unless you've got shade and pace tolerance.
Evening
Cools off after sunset but still warm. Good for easy efforts; avoid hard intervals if you're chasing pace.
What to wear running in Colorado Springs in July
The kit for July in Colorado Springs: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
July vs the surrounding months
vs June
+4° avg high
+3 rain days
Colorado Springs in June →
July
85°F avg high
16 rain days
Best: morning
vs August
+2° avg high
+4 rain days
Colorado Springs in August →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Colorado Springs in July?+
Morning. Dry heat climbs fast after sunrise — get out in the cooler morning hours.
What's the average temperature in Colorado Springs in July?+
Average high 85°F, average low 59°F.
How does July compare to surrounding months in Colorado Springs?+
Compared to June (avg high 81°F), July is warmer. Compared to August (avg high 83°F), July is warmer.
Does it rain often in Colorado Springs in July?+
Expect about 16 measurable rain days in July, on average.