United States

Colorado Springs

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Colorado Springs is a high-altitude inland city known for its mountain scenery and outdoor activities. It is not a coastal diving destination, and local scuba activity centers around training in pools or nearby freshwater sites and occasional excursions. The city sits near the Rocky Mountains with limited direct access to diving; divers typically travel to nearby states for coastal dives or pursue freshwater quarry and lake dives if available in the broader region. Expect cold, clear water in freshwater sites, with limited marine life visibility compared to coastal dive hubs.

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About United States

Sea
The Coastal Waters of Southeast Alaska and Brit...
Timezone
America/Denver
Languages
EN
Demonym
American
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
USD
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
MIA FLL MCO LAX SFO

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Colorado Springs

Nearby Dive Sites (1)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Colorado Springs

The best time to dive in Colorado Springs

The best months to dive in Colorado Springs are from July to September. Temperatures are confortable (16-22°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
-6 °C 8/10
02 - Feb.
-2 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
6 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
8 °C 8/10
05 - May
12 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
19 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
22 °C 8/10
08 - Aug.
21 °C 8/10
09 - Sept.
16 °C 8/10
10 - Oct.
11 °C 8/10
11 - Nov.
6 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
3 °C 8/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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