Security-Widefield in Spring

In spring (March, April and May), Security-Widefield sees average daytime highs around 58°F and overnight lows near 31°F, with 6.9 in of precipitation over about 29 wet days across the season. It is the 3rd-warmest season and the 2nd-wettest season.

Over the season highs climb from about 47°F in early March to 71°F by late May. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time across spring, and the air most often feels dry.

Spring is Security-Widefield's 3rd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Security-Widefield's year-round climate.

Avg daytime high
58°F
3rd-warmest season
Avg overnight low
31°F
Precipitation
6.9 in
29 wet days
Avg wind
6 mph
Travel score
4.2
3rd-best season
Months
Mar · Apr · May

Temperature in Security-Widefield in Spring

Average highAverage lowShaded bands: 10–90% of days

Over the season highs climb from about 47°F in early March to 71°F by late May.

A typical spring day in Security-Widefield reaches about 58°F and drops to 31°F overnight. The warmest of the three months is May, the coolest March.

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How spring really feels in Security-Widefield

Once humidity and wind are folded in, spring brings about 0 days that feel above 90°F and 67 that feel at or below 32°F.

Days feeling ≥ 90°F
0
heat index over the day's high
Days feeling ≤ 32°F
67
4 feel bitter (≤ 14°F)

The story in spring is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.

Security-Widefield weather by month

How the three spring months (March, April and May) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.

MonthHigh / Low (°F)Rainfall (inches)Wet daysSnow daysDaylight (hours)Travel score
Jan41° / 16°0.63.94.29.60.0
Feb43° / 18°0.64.74.710.50.5
Mar51° / 24°1.67.35.711.72.6
Apr57° / 30°2.59.85.4134.1
May67° / 40°2.7121.414.15.9
Jun78° / 49°2.010.8014.76.7
Jul82° / 55°2.812.2014.46.0
Aug80° / 53°2.511.8013.56.6
Sep73° / 46°1.36.30.412.37.6
Oct61° / 34°1.25.52116.0
Nov49° / 23°0.854.49.92.3
Dec40° / 16°0.53.53.99.30.1

Cloud cover in Spring

ClearMostly clearPartly cloudyMostly cloudyOvercast

The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time across spring.

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Chance of precipitation in Spring

Any precipitationSnow

Security-Widefield gets around 6.9 in of rain and snow over 29 wet days across spring. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.

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Humidity in Spring

DryComfortableHumidMuggyOppressiveMiserable

Most of spring feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.

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Wind in Spring

Winds average 6 mph across spring.

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Sunrise & sunset in Spring

DaylightNight

Daylight runs from about 11 h 06 min in early March to 14 h 30 min by late May. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.

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Solar energy in Spring

Daily solar energy (kWh/m²)

Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across spring, about 6.3 kWh/m².

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Planning a trip in spring

Is spring a good time to visit Security-Widefield?

Our two travel scores rate spring for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.

4.2
Sightseeing
3rd-best month of the year
0.9
Beach & pool
3rd-best month of the year

spring is a reasonable time to visit Security-Widefield for sightseeing.

What to pack for Security-Widefield in Spring

From spring's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.

In spring, Security-Widefield sees daytime highs around 58°F and nights near 31°F. Pack a warm layer and sun protection. Worth having: a heavy coat and rain gear. About 29 days see rain.

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UV index in Security-Widefield in Spring

LowModerateHighVery highExtreme

Clear-sky midday UV across spring averages around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.

Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Security-Widefield peaks around July 16 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 23 at about 3 (moderate).

The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.

025710JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecModerateVery highExtremeVery highHighModerateJul 16UV 11Dec 23UV 3
UV index (midday)Level
Jan3Moderate
Feb4Moderate
Mar7Very high
Apr7High
May8Very high
Jun11Extreme
Jul11Extreme
Aug11Extreme
Sep8Very high
Oct6High
Nov4Moderate
Dec3Moderate
Location & terrain

Where is Security-Widefield?

Security-Widefield sits at 38.7°N, 104.7°W, 5,843 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Fountain, 4.3 mi away.

Topography around Security-Widefield

How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Security-Widefield.

Within 2 miles, the terrain around Security-Widefield has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 430 ft around an average of 5,804 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,163 ft; within 50 miles, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 9,705 ft.

The land around Security-Widefield is covered by grassland (46%) and artificial surfaces (39%) within 2 miles, grassland (65%) within 10 miles, and grassland (69%) and trees (25%) within 50 miles.

2 miles
430 ft
10 miles
4,163 ft
50 miles
9,705 ft
treesgrasslandcroplandartificial surfacesbare terrainwater
Spring weather nearby: Fountain 4.3 mi · Cimarron Hills 7.5 mi · Colorado Springs 8.1 mi · Pueblo West 27 mi · Pueblo 35 mi · Cañon City 35 mi · Castle Rock 44 mi · Parker 53 mi

United States travel facts

Power plugs
Type A / B
120 V · 60 Hz
Prices
≈ 100% of US
price level, 2025
GDP per capita
$90,027
2025
Happiness
6.8 / 10
World Happiness, 2025
Safe drinking water
98%
of population, 2024
Homicide rate
5.8
per 100k, 2023
Road deaths
12.7
per 100k/yr, 2019
Income group
High
World Bank
Religion
Protestant 47%unaffiliated 23%Roman Catholic 21%Jewish 2%

Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.

Data sources

Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Security-Widefield (38.7473°, -104.7144°, elevation 5,843 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.