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Maybell, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Moffat County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
38 Population 72/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
120 Violent Crime/100K 998 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
120 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Maybell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. The area receives 55.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,916 ft (1,803 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates40.5188°N, 108.0885°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyMoffat County County
Nearest AirportVernal Regional (VEL)
75 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 55.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience6.4 / 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 Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 11, 2025.

Mar 20, 1995 10 km NNW of Rangely, Colorado M4.5 77 km
Apr 6, 1999 31 km SE of Wamsutter, Wyoming M4.3 108 km
Jan 31, 2002 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado M4.3 42 km
May 20, 1995 434km E of Wendover, Utah M4.1 82 km
Aug 9, 2001 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado M4.0 113 km
Apr 7, 1990 28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah M4.0 128 km
Feb 10, 2006 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado M3.8 117 km
Apr 22, 2017 4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado M3.8 78 km
Nov 8, 1991 17 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah M3.7 116 km
Aug 18, 2009 19 km N of Craig, Colorado M3.7 48 km
Mar 2, 1991 27 km SSW of Jensen, Utah M3.7 124 km
Jun 2, 2023 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.6 146 km
Nov 11, 2000 14 km SE of Jensen, Utah M3.6 101 km
Apr 20, 2017 24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado M3.5 25 km
Jun 6, 2011 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.5 90 km
May 13, 1993 10 km NW of Rangely, Colorado M3.5 80 km
Dec 10, 1999 11 km NE of Dinosaur, Colorado M3.5 73 km
Aug 21, 2012 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado M3.4 144 km
Nov 3, 1994 30 km W of Meeker, Colorado M3.4 55 km
Apr 10, 2011 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.4 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

13 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 26, 2006 EF1 82 km 0
Jun 21, 2006 EF1 54 km 0
Aug 26, 2004 EF1 72 km 0
May 30, 1980 EF1 89 km 0
Jul 3, 1957 EF1 56 km 0
Jun 24, 2018 EF0 89 km 0
Aug 15, 2009 EF0 81 km 0
Jul 30, 2006 EF0 32 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF0 79 km 0
Jul 30, 1999 EF0 71 km 0
Aug 2, 1992 EF0 63 km 0
May 30, 1989 EF0 61 km 0
Aug 20, 1986 EF0 33 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MAYBERRY (26,520 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 MAYBERRY 26,520 35 km
1993 WAPATI PEAK 20,857 14 km
2018 DIVIDE 20,540 38 km
2014 ALKALI 20,338 29 km
2017 DEAD DOG 17,821 72 km
2002 BIG FISH 17,273 92 km
1988 I DO 16,253 15 km
1996 OPINION 15,613 26 km
2017 PEEKABOO 11,985 68 km
2000 WINTER VALLEY 8,726 32 km
2018 BOONE DRAW 8,656 43 km
2000 BUSTERFLAT 8,501 74 km
2010 ALKALI 8,094 17 km
2017 WINTER VALLEY 7,822 31 km
2023 IRON 7,783 39 km
2004 GREASEWOOD WFU 6,963 59 km
2012 WOLF 6,748 37 km
2018 INDIAN VALLEY 6,376 35 km
2002 LOST LAKES 5,888 90 km
2008 PRONG 5,775 23 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 1.1 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.3 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in Wettest
November 32°F (0°C) 1.1 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in

Maybell has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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