Colona, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Ouray County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
69 Population 1,150/sq mi density
$124,632 Median Income $60,903 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$124,632 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Colona experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. The area receives 21.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation6,374 ft (1,943 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,150/sq mi
Coordinates38.3275°N, 107.7793°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyOuray County County
Nearest AirportMontrose Regional (MTJ)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.3"
78% below US avg
Snowfall 21.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 1.17"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.36"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience47.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 3, 2025.

Mar 4, 2019 29 km E of La Sal, Utah M4.5 99 km
May 27, 2000 29 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado M4.4 97 km
Sep 13, 1994 17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado M4.4 26 km
Jan 24, 2013 22 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.9 106 km
Feb 10, 2006 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado M3.8 144 km
Jul 6, 1999 27 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado M3.7 96 km
Jun 3, 1999 28 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.7 100 km
Mar 10, 2023 16 km S of Ophir, Colorado M3.6 69 km
May 10, 1991 24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado M3.4 143 km
Jan 30, 2017 5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado M3.3 136 km
Apr 3, 2025 34 km W of Delta, Colorado M3.2 73 km
Dec 15, 1997 7 km ENE of La Sal, Utah M3.2 121 km
Feb 24, 1993 16 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 149 km
May 13, 1993 19 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 148 km
Feb 1, 2019 3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado M3.1 143 km
Jul 8, 1993 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado M3.1 136 km
Mar 15, 2000 Colorado M3.1 100 km
Jun 6, 2002 29 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.0 99 km
May 8, 1998 15 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.0 113 km
Apr 10, 1998 23 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado M3.0 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

7 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 9, 2015 EF1 88 km 0
Oct 4, 2005 EF1 96 km 0
May 6, 2005 EF1 38 km 0
May 13, 2004 EF1 40 km 0
Sep 11, 2002 EF1 51 km 0
Sep 8, 2000 EF1 80 km 0
Jul 31, 1994 EF0 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MISSIONARY RIDGE (68,919 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 MISSIONARY RIDGE 68,919 98 km
2018 416 55,123 93 km
2013 PAPOOSE 46,991 91 km
2018 BULL DRAW 37,178 79 km
2002 BURN CANYON 30,573 65 km
1986 UNNAMED 6,205 88 km
2018 BURRO 5,242 95 km
2004 CAMPBELL 4,429 69 km
2023 COWCREEKRXNORTH 4,147 96 km
2023 LITTLE MESA 4,048 59 km
1994 WAKE 3,834 60 km
1990 HORESEFLY 3,760 43 km
1996 DISAPPOINTMENT 3,642 90 km
2009 DOMINGUEZ 3,235 83 km
2004 MCGRUDER 2,998 70 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,758 59 km
2000 HAMILTON 2,704 75 km
2010 BEAVER 2,496 42 km
2002 BUCKTAIL 2,282 56 km
2010 DOMINGUEZ 2,104 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.4 in
March 42°F (6°C) 0.6 in
April 49°F (10°C) 0.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in Wettest
October 51°F (10°C) 1.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 0.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in

Colona has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.4").

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