Pueblo climate
Pueblo (Colorado, United States) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 13 °C56 °F, and about 353 mm14 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Pueblo climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 847 | −425 | 236 | 110.4 |
| Feb | 949 | −425 | 337 | 130.5 |
| Mar | 1660 | 033 | 846 | 210.8 |
| Apr | 2068 | 439 | 1254 | 361.4 |
| May | 2678 | 949 | 1864 | 461.8 |
| Jun | 3391 | 1660 | 2476 | 351.4 |
| Jul | 3594 | 1967 | 2780 | 652.6 |
| Aug | 3391 | 1864 | 2577 | 562.2 |
| Sep | 2983 | 1355 | 2169 | 281.1 |
| Oct | 2169 | 542 | 1355 | 220.9 |
| Nov | 1457 | 031 | 744 | 100.4 |
| Dec | 846 | −424 | 235 | 110.4 |
| Year | 3594 | −424 | 1356 | 35314 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52% | 52% | 2.7 | 9:47 |
| Feb | 52% | 54% | 3.6 | 10:43 |
| Mar | 46% | 52% | 5.0 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 43% | 53% | 6.1 | 13:09 |
| May | 44% | 53% | 6.8 | 14:14 |
| Jun | 39% | 45% | 7.4 | 14:49 |
| Jul | 45% | 49% | 7.0 | 14:34 |
| Aug | 48% | 48% | 6.4 | 13:38 |
| Sep | 45% | 38% | 5.5 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 46% | 41% | 4.2 | 11:07 |
| Nov | 48% | 44% | 3.1 | 10:02 |
| Dec | 53% | 53% | 2.4 | 9:31 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Pueblo is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C94 °F and a low of 19 °C67 °F. The coldest is December, when highs average 8 °C46 °F and lows −4 °C24 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25.2 °C45.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 353 mm14 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 44% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–February. The wettest month is July (65 mm2.6 in), the driest is November (10 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 39% in June to 53% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 38%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in August to 12 km/h (8 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 15 cm).
Best time to visit Pueblo
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 29 °C83 °F with 22 mm0.9 in to 46 mm1.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is December, which is cold, with average highs of 8 °C46 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Pueblo
- Winter (December–February) — highs 846 to 9 °C49 °F, lows around −4 °C24 °F, about 11 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1660 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 033 to 9 °C49 °F, about 35 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3391 to 35 °C94 °F, lows 1660 to 19 °C67 °F, about 52 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1457 to 29 °C83 °F, lows 031 to 13 °C55 °F, about 20 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Pueblo compares
Compared with Colorado Springs, about 67 km to the north, Pueblo is on average 2.6 °C4.6 °F warmer and receives 12% less precipitation (353 mm14 in vs 402 mm16 in). The difference is largest in May (3.2 °C5.7 °F warmer).
Of the 222 places in the United States covered by World Climates, Pueblo is the 128th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 193rd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Tbilisi (Georgia, BSk), Yerevan (Armenia, BSk) and Khasavyurt (Russia, BSk).
Nearby places
- Colorado Springs 67 km · 11 °C52 °F · 402 mm16 in
- Lakewood 166 km · 12 °C53 °F · 440 mm17 in
- Denver 168 km · 12 °C54 °F · 440 mm17 in
- Westminster 180 km · 11 °C52 °F · 448 mm18 in
- Thornton 182 km · 11 °C53 °F · 448 mm18 in
- Boulder 204 km · 11 °C53 °F · 448 mm18 in
- Greeley 241 km · 12 °C54 °F · 450 mm18 in
- Fort Collins 262 km · 12 °C53 °F · 450 mm18 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Pueblo?
July is the warmest month in Pueblo, with an average high of 35 °C (94 °F) and an average low of 19 °C (67 °F).
What is the coldest month in Pueblo?
December is the coldest month, with an average high of 8 °C (46 °F) and an average low of -4 °C (24 °F).
When does it rain the most in Pueblo?
July is the wettest month with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 10 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Pueblo?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,664 m, while Pueblo lies at about 1,430 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.5 °C2.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.