What should you know about Pueblo's weather?
- NWS office
- Pueblo (PUB)
- Climate
- Cold semi-arid
- Time zone
- MST/MDT
- Elevation
- 4,663 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.26° N, 104.61° W
- Nearest radar
- KPUX · Pueblo NEXRAD · 27 mi
- County
- Pueblo County, CO
- Yearly rain
- 12 in
- Warmest month
- July · 77.2°F average
- Coldest month
- December · 31.7°F average
- Severe storm peak
- May to Jul
How much rain does Pueblo get each month?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 48.4 | 51.1 | 60.6 | 67.3 | 77.2 | 88.6 | 93.4 | 90.2 | 83.1 | 69.7 | 56.7 | 47.5 |
| Low °F | 15.4 | 19.0 | 27.1 | 35.3 | 45.6 | 55.0 | 61.0 | 59.4 | 50.1 | 35.9 | 24.2 | 15.9 |
| Rain (in) | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.82 | 1.57 | 1.57 | 1.28 | 1.89 | 2.11 | 0.65 | 0.76 | 0.47 | 0.29 |
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Rain (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48.4 | 15.4 | 0.29 |
| Feb | 51.1 | 19.0 | 0.32 |
| Mar | 60.6 | 27.1 | 0.82 |
| Apr | 67.3 | 35.3 | 1.57 |
| May | 77.2 | 45.6 | 1.57 |
| Jun | 88.6 | 55.0 | 1.28 |
| Jul | 93.4 | 61.0 | 1.89 |
| Aug | 90.2 | 59.4 | 2.11 |
| Sep | 83.1 | 50.1 | 0.65 |
| Oct | 69.7 | 35.9 | 0.76 |
| Nov | 56.7 | 24.2 | 0.47 |
| Dec | 47.5 | 15.9 | 0.29 |
PUEBLO MEM AP, CO US · 7 mi away · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020
Why can the Pueblo weather radar look calm on a damaging wind day?
Radar is built to see rain, snow and hail, not wind itself. On December 15, 2021, NWS Pueblo listed an 89 mph gust at the Pueblo Airport as extreme winds and very dry conditions raised widespread blowing dust over the plains. Fire danger ran high to extreme that day. At Lake Pueblo State Park, NWS Pueblo runs a wind risk tool for gusts over 30 mph from May 1 to October 31 each season, so check it and the hourly wind forecast before launching a boat.
What records did the March 2019 bomb cyclone set in Pueblo?
It set Pueblo's record for lowest pressure, 974.2 hPa at 9:00 AM on March 13, 2019. The state record of 970.4 hPa came at Lamar, the lowest pressure ever recorded in Colorado outside of a tornado. Pueblo Memorial Airport mostly saw rain and gusty winds, with light snow from 11:44 AM to 1:24 PM that did not accumulate and a peak gust of 78 mph at 2:54 PM. North of town the storm created a blizzard over El Paso County, and I-25 north of Woodmen Road closed at 11:23 AM.
How much snow can Pueblo get?
It varies a lot, and the record for one day is 16.0 inches, set on November 14, 1985. The snowiest season on record, 1989-90, brought 69.6 inches, while 1934-35 brought only 7.6. The record for one month is 29.3 inches in November 1946. Light snow can look faint on radar even while it piles up, so pair the loop with the hourly forecast.
How high did the Arkansas River peak at Pueblo in June 1921?
It is by far the largest peak in the USGS record for the Arkansas River near Pueblo. On June 3, 1921, the gage there reached 103,000 cubic feet per second at a gage height of 24.66 feet. The next largest peak in that record is 30,000 cubic feet per second on August 5, 1902. Today Pueblo Reservoir, at a dam 7 miles west of Pueblo, provides flood control on the Arkansas. USGS notes the dam was completed in August 1975.
When should you check the Pueblo radar?
Severe storm peak
May to JulyAbout 78% of the county's 1996 to 2025 severe reports fall from May to July. On July 29, 2009, hail up to 2.50 inches across fell at Blende, so locals move cars under cover when a bright core heads for town.
Snow window
September 8 to May 21These are the earliest and latest snowfalls in Pueblo records, a trace in 2020 and 0.2 inch in 2001. Gardeners in Pueblo West check the loop and the hourly temperatures before planting in spring.
What else do people ask about the Pueblo radar?
Which NWS office and radar cover Pueblo?
NWS Pueblo (PUB) issues forecasts and warnings for Pueblo. The nearest NEXRAD radar is KPUX, about 27 miles from the city center.
How often does the radar on this page update?
The radar loop on this page updates every 5 minutes.
Is this page an official warning service?
No. It shows radar and forecasts only. For warnings, follow NWS Pueblo and local emergency alerts.
Quick facts
- Radar: KPUX (Pueblo NEXRAD), a new frame every 5 minutes
- Forecasts and warnings: NWS Pueblo (PUB)
- Severe storms peak from May to July (NOAA Storm Events, 1996 to 2025)
- Local time: MST/MDT
- Radar: KPUX, a new frame every 5 minutes
- Warnings: NWS Pueblo (PUB)
- Severe storms: May to July
- Local time: MST/MDT
Where does this data come from?
- NOAA NEXRAD radar via Iowa Environmental Mesonet
- National Weather Service, Pueblo office
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020: PUEBLO MEM AP, CO US
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996 to 2025
- USGS Elevation Point Query Service
- GOES-East satellite imagery
- Open-Meteo forecast API
- OpenStreetMap contributors
- NWS Pueblo: December 15, 2021 extreme wind event
- NWS Pueblo: March 13, 2019 bombogenesis event
- NWS Pueblo: Pueblo snowfall records
- NWS Pueblo: Lake Pueblo wind risk
- USGS: Peak streamflow, Arkansas River near Pueblo
- USGS: Pueblo Reservoir near Pueblo, water year 2003 record
- NOAA Storm Prediction Center: July 29, 2009 hail reports