Colorado Springs' pleasant climate is a key element in the area's high quality of life. Weather is surprisingly mild; uncomfortable extremes are rare. Despite a moderately high-altitude location near the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs on average gets less snow than Denver and has dry and sunny weather during most of the year.

During the summer months the days may be seasonally warm but when the sun sets, the evening and nights are refreshingly cool.   Colorado Springs meteorological classification is an alpine desert with about 250 days of sunshine and only 15 to 16 inches of precipitation per year.  Humidity remains comfortably low.  An additional advantage of Colorado Springs' climate is the relief it offers persons who suffer from allergies and asthma.

Since Colorado Springs is at an altitude of 6035 feet you will not have the effects from the altitude that you would have if you were up in the mountains – actual altitude sickness is rare here.  But there are a few things you can do to prevent feeling some of the effects of the higher altitude.  Alcoholic drinks pack more of a wallop here than then at sea level. The sun feels warmer, because you're closer to it, but your coffee is cooler, because water boils at 202 degrees. Higher altitude is also extremely dry, and with less water vapor in the air at this altitude, the sky really is bluer in Colorado. But there's 25 percent lessprotection from the sun, so sunscreen is a must.  

Here are a few tips for your visit here:

DRINK WATER both before your trip to Colorado Springs, and while you are here. Drinking plenty of water is the number one way to help your body adjust easily to our higher altitude. The low humidity in Colorado keeps the air dry, like the desert, so you need about twice as much water here as you would drink at home. It is also recommended that you go easy on the alcohol in the mountains and in Colorado Springs, as its effects will feel stronger here. The effects of exercise are more intense here as well. If you normally run 10 miles a day at home, you might try 6 miles in Colorado Springs.

EAT FOODS HIGH IN POTASSIUM, such as; broccoli, bananas, avocado, cantaloupe, celery, greens, bran, chocolate, granola, dates, dried fruit, potatoes, tomatoes.

WHAT TO BRING: Colorado Springs receives over 250 days of sunshine each year .  Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm.  There is 25% less protection from the sun's rays at this altitude.

WEATHER: Two days before your trip to Colorado Springs, check into www.weather.com for the latest on weather and temperature. Please use this information to pack appropriately. Because we’re closer to the sun, it can feel much warmer than the actual temperature during the daytime, but then become very chilly after sundown, particularly in the Spring and Fall. It is best to layer your clothing.

ALTITUDE: Don't let anything you hear about the high altitude scare you. The air is just thinner and dryer. In fact, many people with respiratory problems move to this area for the benefits of the dry air. Just follow these simple tips and you will very likely not even notice the difference.

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