Weather & Climate in Alma, CO

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Alma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 294.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 10,613 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	32.2°F
	40% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-10°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,613 ft (3,235 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	563/sq mi
Coordinates	39.2861°N, 106.0689°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Eagle County Regional (EGE) 51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"

34% below US avg

Snowfall 294.7"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Driest Month (Oct) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	5.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	18.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	No Rating
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Dec 25, 1994	9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado	M4.0	108 km	10 km
Aug 9, 2001	11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M4.0	120 km	5 km
Feb 10, 2006	1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M3.8	123 km	5 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	117 km	5 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	83 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2011	12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.4	143 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2017	5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado	M3.3	134 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	86 km	5 km
Jan 26, 2008	12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M3.1	102 km	5 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	56 km	5 km
Feb 1, 2019	3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado	M3.1	115 km	2 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	86 km	5 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	48 km	5 km
Dec 5, 2000	10 km NNW of Redstone, Colorado	M2.9	105 km	5 km
May 1, 2009	21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado	M2.9	114 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	52 km	2 km
Jan 1, 2003	6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado	M2.9	61 km	5 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	86 km	5 km
Oct 18, 2024	6 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M2.9	121 km	5 km
Jan 20, 2017	4 km NW of Redstone, Colorado	M2.8	105 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

49 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 13, 1977	EF3	99 km	4.9 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF2	64 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 3, 1981	EF2	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	13 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	98 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 9, 2024	EF1	97 km	0.9 mi	0
Jul 20, 2023	EF1	97 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 22, 2023	EF1	95 km	6.3 mi	0
Jul 21, 2015	EF1	83 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF1	89 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF1	70 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 18, 2009	EF1	59 km	9.3 mi	0
Aug 23, 2008	EF1	84 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 23, 2008	EF1	87 km	0.6 mi	0
Aug 23, 2008	EF1	67 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 2007	EF1	82 km	0.9 mi	0
Jul 12, 1996	EF1	84 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 16, 1996	EF1	92 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 29, 1992	EF1	95 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1987	EF1	90 km	0.2 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HAYMAN (129,417 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	68 km
2020	WILLIAMS FORK	14,679	61 km
2018	WESTON PASS	13,169	29 km
2018	LAKE CHRISTINE	12,506	85 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	71 km
2019	DECKER	9,875	94 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	62 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	80 km
2021	SYLVAN	3,480	60 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	78 km
2002	SCHOONOVER	2,821	73 km
2002	SNAKING	2,080	51 km
2023	THREEMILE CREEK RX	1,863	67 km
2023	403	1,767	76 km
2012	SPRINGER	1,665	67 km
2011	INDIAN GULCH FIRE	1,640	86 km
2022	HIGH PARK	1,605	93 km
1989	SUNNYSIDE	1,416	99 km
2018	CHATEAU	1,414	85 km
2003	DOTSERO CRATER	1,322	91 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-10°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	17°F (-8°C)	1.5 in
March	20°F (-7°C)	1.9 in
April	26°F (-3°C)	1.8 in
May	36°F (2°C)	1.7 in
June	46°F (8°C)	1.5 in
July	53°F (12°C)	2.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
September	44°F (7°C)	1.7 in
October	35°F (1°C)	1.3 in	Driest
November	23°F (-5°C)	1.7 in
December	18°F (-8°C)	1.9 in

Alma has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 15°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and October the driest (1.3").

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