Today's barometric pressure in Colorado Springs, a 48-hour pressure chart, and a migraine risk score based on pressure drops, humidity, and temperature changes.
At 6,035 feet, Colorado Springs has even lower baseline pressure than Denver. The city sits directly at the base of Pikes Peak, where orographic effects create unique local weather patterns including downslope winds that can shift pressure rapidly.
Worst season for migraines: March through May and November through January. Colorado Springs sits at 6,035 feet at the base of Pikes Peak, where upslope storms develop rapidly on the mountain flanks and sweep into the city. Chinook winds descending from the Rockies can swing temperatures 40 degrees in a few hours with dramatic pressure oscillations.
Common triggers in Colorado Springs: Chinook wind pressure oscillations, rapid upslope storm development along Pikes Peak, intense UV radiation at 6,000+ feet elevation. Colorado Springs sits higher than Denver at the foot of 14,115-foot Pikes Peak, creating one of the most dramatic mountain-to-plains transitions of any US city. The Palmer Divide to the north and the Rampart Range to the west funnel weather patterns, and the city's elevation means baseline pressure is about 817 hPa. Residents who commute to mountain recreation areas above 10,000 feet experience additional altitude-related pressure changes on weekends.
Typical pressure: Colorado Springs averages 817 hPa at rest, measured at the city's own elevation rather than corrected to sea level, and storm systems can push readings down to 800 hPa. Swings of 10-18 hPa over 24 hours are common during active weather and fall within the range most associated with pressure-triggered migraines.
Can Colorado Springs weather trigger migraines?
Yes. Colorado Springs experiences 10-18 hPa barometric pressure swings, and research shows pressure drops are one of the most common migraine triggers. The city's specific patterns include Chinook wind pressure oscillations, rapid upslope storm development along Pikes Peak, intense UV radiation at 6,000+ feet elevation.
What time of year are migraines worst in Colorado Springs?
In Colorado Springs the most barometrically volatile stretch of the year falls in March through May and November through January. That is when weather is most likely to play a part, if weather is a trigger for you at all.
How do I track migraine triggers in Colorado Springs?
Use MigrAid to log your attacks with one tap. The app automatically records barometric pressure, temperature, and humidity at the time of each migraine, then finds patterns between your attacks and Colorado Springs's weather conditions over time.
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Is it really the weather?
Weather gets blamed for a lot of migraines, but it's hard to know if it's really behind yours. The MigrAid app saves the barometric pressure with every migraine you log, so after a few weeks you can see whether Colorado Springs's swings actually line up with your attacks, and get a heads-up on days that match your pattern.