What is today's weather forecast for Penitentiary, CO?

Today's forecast for Penitentiary shows a high of 31 degrees and a low of 18 degrees Fahrenheit. A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Penitentiary, CO?

The 7-day forecast for Penitentiary shows highs from 31 to 51 degrees and lows from 18 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Penitentiary, CO this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Penitentiary this week. Precipitation chances: Sunday (50% chance), Monday (20% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Penitentiary weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Penitentiary forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Penitentiary, CO Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

25°F
Feels Like 21°F

Humidity 58% Dew Point 13°F Wind SSE 3 MPH Gusts 8 Barometer 29.77 in.

Solar Rad 450 w/m²

Report from a personal weather station 2 mi. E of central Penitentiary
at 11:07 AM Sun, Nov 30, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

SunNov 30

20%

MonDec 1

20%

TueDec 2

WedDec 3

50%

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

SatDec 6

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 31°F to a high of 51°F by week's end. Some snow possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 2°F above the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 40°F with lows around 14°F.

This Date in Weather History

1875 - A severe early season cold wave set November records in the northeastern U.S. The temperature dipped to 5 above zero at New York City, 2 below at Boston MA, and 13 below at Eastport ME.

Penitentiary, CO 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Sunday Nov 30

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday Dec 1

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

Wednesday Dec 3

Day: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 10 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 15 mph.

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