Colorado Springs · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 43°F, low 17°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
43° / 17°F
Humidity
55%
Rain days
9/mo
Wind
11 mph
What February feels like in Colorado Springs
Sunrise
07:49
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:35
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Colorado Springs in February
The kit for February in Colorado Springs: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
+1° avg high
+2 rain days
Colorado Springs in January →
February
43°F avg high
9 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-9° avg high
0 rain days
Colorado Springs in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Colorado Springs in February?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Colorado Springs in February?+
Average high 43°F, average low 17°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Colorado Springs?+
Compared to January (avg high 42°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 52°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Colorado Springs in February?+
Expect about 9 measurable rain days in February, on average.