Earlier records are either unavailable or unreliable. Colorado Springs, Colorado has a cold semi-arid steppe climate. The area within 25 mi of this station is covered by forests (43%), grasslands (28%), and shrublands (27%).arlier records are either unavailable or unreliable. Colorado Springs, Colorado has a cold semi-arid steppe climate. The area within 25 mi of this station is covered by forests (43%), grasslands (28%), and shrublands (27%).