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
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.
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.
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.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41° / 16° | 0.6 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 43° / 18° | 0.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 10.5 | 0.5 |
| Mar | 51° / 24° | 1.6 | 7.3 | 5.7 | 11.7 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 57° / 30° | 2.5 | 9.8 | 5.4 | 13 | 4.1 |
| May | 67° / 40° | 2.7 | 12 | 1.4 | 14.1 | 5.9 |
| Jun | 78° / 49° | 2.0 | 10.8 | 0 | 14.7 | 6.7 |
| Jul | 82° / 55° | 2.8 | 12.2 | 0 | 14.4 | 6.0 |
| Aug | 80° / 53° | 2.5 | 11.8 | 0 | 13.5 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 73° / 46° | 1.3 | 6.3 | 0.4 | 12.3 | 7.6 |
| Oct | 61° / 34° | 1.2 | 5.5 | 2 | 11 | 6.0 |
| Nov | 49° / 23° | 0.8 | 5 | 4.4 | 9.9 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 40° / 16° | 0.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 9.3 | 0.1 |
Cloud cover in Spring
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time across spring.
Chance of precipitation in Spring
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.
Humidity in Spring
Most of spring feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Spring
Winds average 6 mph across spring.
Sunrise & sunset in Spring
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.
Solar energy in Spring
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across spring, about 6.3 kWh/m².
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.
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.
UV index in Security-Widefield in Spring
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 7 | Very high |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
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.
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
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.