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Weather & Climate in Arboles, CO

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

Arboles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 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 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 6,387 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,387 ft (1,947 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates37.0209°N, 107.4217°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyArchuleta County County
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional (FMN)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 33.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.7 / 100
Community Resilience22.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Sep 13, 1994 17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado M4.4 135 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 107 km 13 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 111 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 105 km 10 km
Mar 10, 2023 16 km S of Ophir, Colorado M3.6 86 km 7 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 101 km 5 km
May 10, 1991 24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado M3.4 89 km 5 km
Apr 9, 2021 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.3 102 km 5 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 146 km 5 km
Jun 14, 2018 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 101 km 5 km
Jun 26, 2018 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 105 km 3 km
Jul 12, 2021 4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.0 101 km 10 km
Jun 18, 2002 39 km SW of Creede, Colorado M2.9 65 km 5 km
Sep 1, 2024 7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 104 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2021 3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 104 km 6 km
May 2, 2013 2 km E of Loghill Village, Colorado M2.9 134 km 4 km
Jun 17, 2022 4 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico M2.8 97 km 3 km
Jan 17, 1994 6 km ENE of Loghill Village, Colorado M2.8 136 km 5 km
Jan 17, 2009 11 km NNW of Cañones, New Mexico M2.8 117 km 5 km
Sep 14, 1994 20 km ENE of Norwood, Colorado M2.8 144 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Oct 10, 1997 EF2 86 km 3.0 mi 0
May 10, 1957 EF2 81 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 29, 2014 EF1 56 km 2.3 mi 0
Oct 5, 2004 EF1 43 km 2.5 mi 0
Aug 5, 1999 EF1 63 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 7, 1997 EF1 49 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 30, 1966 EF1 29 km 1.5 mi 0
Mar 21, 2020 EF0 88 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 10, 2015 EF0 75 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 18, 2013 EF0 81 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 29, 2002 EF0 53 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 68 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 68 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 25, 1999 EF0 43 km 0.3 mi 0
Sep 29, 1998 EF0 94 km 0.1 mi 0
May 30, 1992 EF0 42 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 28, 1990 EF0 76 km 0.2 mi 0
May 28, 1963 EF0 61 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2002 MISSIONARY RIDGE 68,919 53 km
2018 416 55,123 68 km
2013 PAPOOSE 46,991 78 km
2013 WEST FORK COMPLEX - EAST ZONE 34,441 85 km
2012 LITTLE SAND 26,240 47 km
2000 BIRCHER 23,317 90 km
2013 WEST FORK COMPLEX 18,775 69 km
1996 ARCHULETA 15,613 37 km
1994 UNNAMED 13,234 51 km
2012 WEBER 10,898 81 km
2002 MILLION 7,923 99 km
2001 SANDOVAL 6,773 12 km
2017 EIGHT FOUR TWO 5,954 21 km
2018 BURRO 5,242 81 km
1996 CHAPIN 5 4,832 97 km
2016 GREATER GRACIA RX 3,960 19 km
2017 MOYA PRESCRIBED BURN 2017 3,184 87 km
2020 EAST CANYON 3,031 77 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,852 51 km
2012 VALLECITO 2,764 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in Driest
July 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in

Arboles has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.8").

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