Your Colorado Springs Fall Weather Guide

Fall in Colorado Springs is one of the most dramatic seasonal shifts in the country. If you're new to the area, here's what to expect month by month.

September: Summer's Last Hurrah

September feels like bonus summer. Daytime highs regularly hit the mid-70s, skies are brilliant blue, and the afternoon thunderstorms that define Colorado summers start to taper off. Evenings cool noticeably, so expect warm days and jacket-worthy nights.

This is a great month to explore outdoor spaces. Garden of the Gods, Palmer Park, and the Greenway Trail are all stunning, crowds are lighter than peak summer, and the Aspens in the higher elevations begin turning gold by late September.

October: Peak Fall Season

October is the crown jewel of Colorado Springs fall. Daytime temps settle in the 50s and 60s, nights dip into the 30s, and foliage at higher elevations (Rampart Range, Mueller State Park, the road up to Cripple Creek) hits its peak color. Deep gold, burnt orange, and rust red against a blue sky.

This is also when Colorado weather starts showing its wild side. October snowstorms are not unusual, sometimes a foot overnight, followed by sunshine and 60 degrees two days later. Keep an all-weather kit in your car. Colorado snow typically melts off roads by midday, so don't cancel plans over a flurry forecast.

First frost in the city usually lands between October 1-15. Prepare your garden and outdoor plants before then.

November: Winter Is Knocking

By November, the mountains have typically seen significant snowfall and temps in the city are consistently cold. Highs land in the 40s and 50s on good days, with lows in the 20s overnight. Snow is likely but not guaranteed every week.

The good news: Colorado Springs averages over 300 sunny days a year, and that holds into fall and winter. Even when it's cold, it's often crisp and sunny rather than grey and dreary. Layering is a way of life here. A 20-degree morning can turn into a 50-degree afternoon with ease.

What This Means for Your Home

Fall is the time to button up your home before the cold sets in. A few things to take care of before November:

• Drain and shut off exterior hose bibs and irrigation systems before the first freeze
• Schedule a furnace inspection and replace filters
• Check weatherstripping around doors and windows
• Clean gutters after leaves fall, especially with snow load coming
• If you have a fireplace, have it inspected and stocked with firewood

Colorado's low humidity means wood, caulking, and weatherstripping can dry out faster than in other climates. A little maintenance in fall goes a long way.

Is Fall a Good Time to Buy or Sell?

For buyers, fall is one of the best windows in Colorado Springs. Inventory that didn't sell over summer often comes down in price, competition is lighter than spring and summer, and serious sellers are motivated. You can take your time, negotiate more, and close before the holidays.

For sellers, the window is tighter but still workable. Homes that are priced right and show well in September and early October move quickly. After mid-October, buyer traffic slows. If you're thinking about selling, the earlier in fall the better.

Have questions about buying or selling in Colorado Springs this fall? Reach out today. We're local, we know this market, and we're here to help.