A motorcycle in Colorado is stored for about 3 months a year at Denver, and the median first 32°F night arrives October 9 at Denver (NOAA 1991-2020). 112 motorcycle storage facilities are listed in Colorado, 39 with indoor or climate-controlled space.
| Month | Denver high / low | motorcycle | Grand Junction snow | Grand Junction high / low | motorcycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45° / 19° | stored | 4.5 in | 38° / 17° | stored |
| Feb | 46° / 20° | stored | 2.9 in | 46° / 24° | cold or hot riding |
| Mar | 56° / 28° | cold or hot riding | 1.8 in | 58° / 32° | riding |
| Apr | 62° / 34° | riding | 0.9 in | 66° / 38° | riding |
| May | 71° / 44° | riding | 0.1 in | 77° / 47° | riding |
| Jun | 83° / 53° | riding | 0.0 in | 89° / 57° | riding |
| Jul | 90° / 60° | riding | 0.0 in | 95° / 64° | riding |
| Aug | 88° / 58° | riding | 0.0 in | 91° / 62° | riding |
| Sep | 80° / 50° | riding | 0.0 in | 82° / 53° | riding |
| Oct | 65° / 37° | riding | 0.4 in | 67° / 40° | riding |
| Nov | 53° / 26° | cold or hot riding | 1.9 in | 52° / 28° | cold or hot riding |
| Dec | 44° / 18° | stored | 5.2 in | 39° / 18° | stored |
Motorcycle column rule: riding at highs of 58°F to 97°F; cold or hot riding from a 46°F high or above 97°F; stored below 46°F.
By that rule a motorcycle at Denver has 7 months riding (April to October), 2 of cold or hot riding and 3 stored. By that rule a motorcycle at Grand Junction has 8 months riding (March to October), 2 of cold or hot riding and 2 stored.
Colorado is hard-freeze country: Grand Junction logs about 137.2 nights at or below 32°F and 18.1 days that never thaw, enough to freeze any water left in the battery, coolant and carburetor bowls.
112 live listings in 17 cities; by listed type: 37 indoor, 2 climate-controlled, 6 covered and 78 outdoor (types overlap). 1 publishes a monthly rate on StowHelp, from $135 to $135 (median $135).
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Car Club | Denver | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Black Mountain Motorworks | Denver | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Car |
| Store N Save | Colorado Springs | indoor, outdoor | Car, RV | |
| Colorado Motorcycle Adventures | Golden | indoor, climate-controlled | security cameras, electric hookups, on-site manager | |
| Storage Sense - Colorado Springs - Yampa | Colorado Springs | indoor, outdoor | Car, RV | |
| Stor-All Storage Aurora | Aurora | indoor, outdoor | Car, RV | |
| South Denver Car Storage | Englewood | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Colorado Motorcycle Adventures | Lone Tree | indoor, outdoor, covered | ||
| Castle Rock Self Storage and U-Haul | Castle Rock | outdoor | Car, RV, Boat | |
| Stow It Self Storage | Fort Collins | outdoor | Car, RV, Boat | |
| Johnstown Self Storage | Johnstown | outdoor | Car, RV, Boat | |
| Howard Logistics Inc | Aurora | indoor, outdoor | Car, RV | |
| Castle Rock Auto Storage | Castle Rock | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Prime Storage | Centennial | outdoor | Car, RV, Boat |
| City | Motorcycle Storage listings | Indoor | Climate-controlled | Outdoor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | 39 | 15 | 1 | 23 |
| Aurora | 25 | 15 | 0 | 22 |
| Denver | 20 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Grand Junction | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Fort Collins | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Castle Rock | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Loveland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arvada | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Centennial | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Empire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
NOAA's 1991-2020 median first 32°F night is October 9 at Denver and October 16 at Grand Junction; winterize by September 25, two weeks ahead of the earlier date. By our motorcycle rule Denver stays riding through October and Grand Junction through October, then 2 months of cold or hot riding follow at Denver. 39 Colorado listings offer indoor or climate-controlled space.
3 at Denver (November to March) and 2 at Grand Junction (November to February), plus 2 and 2 months of cold or hot riding. Those stored months hold 9.7 of the 17.7 inches of snow Grand Junction averages a year (55%), which is the load on a cover or carport roof. At Denver a motorcycle is riding from April to October (7 months), against 8 at Grand Junction.
Of 112 live Colorado listings, 37 list indoor space and 2 climate-controlled units, against 78 outdoor and 6 covered. By city: Colorado Springs (39 listed, 15 indoor), Aurora (25 listed, 15 indoor), Denver (20 listed, 3 indoor) and Grand Junction (7 listed, 0 indoor). Most indoor listings: Colorado Springs (15), Aurora (15) and Denver (3). Ask whether indoor means heated; listings span 17 cities in all.
At Grand Junction, 5 months average a low at or below 32°F: 2 stored and 3 cold or hot riding or riding by our motorcycle rule. Grand Junction logs 137.2 nights at or below 32°F and 3.5 at or below 0°F a year; January, the coldest month, averages 17.3°F and is stored for a motorcycle. Drain or re-protect the motorcycle after any outing in those 3 months.
After the last frost. The median last 32°F night is May 5 at Denver and April 28 at Grand Junction; the last 28°F hard freeze comes around April 25 and April 13. Our rule makes April the first month riding at Denver and March at Grand Junction. That month Denver averages a 33.9°F low and a 61.7°F high. Reverse each winterization step first.
Colorado motorcycle storage listings span 17 cities, led by Colorado Springs (39 listed), Aurora (25 listed), Denver (20 listed), Grand Junction (7 listed) and Fort Collins (5 listed). For outdoor winter parking, Colorado Springs (23 outdoor) and Aurora (22 outdoor) lead. Statewide, 78 list outdoor, 6 covered and 39 indoor or climate-controlled spaces. Compare the cities nearest you before October 9.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00003017, USW00023066); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).