Weather & Climate in Aspen Park, CO

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

Aspen Park has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 80.8 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 8,103 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	44.7°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,103 ft (2,470 m)
Area	2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density	294/sq mi
Coordinates	39.5427°N, 105.2963°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Jefferson County County
Nearest Airport	Denver International (DEN) 40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"

51% below US avg

Snowfall 80.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.48"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	94.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	11.4 / 100
Community Resilience	66.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

31 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	50 km	10 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	96 km	5 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	145 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	52 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	118 km	1 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	60 km	5 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	127 km	5 km
Jan 26, 2008	12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M3.1	124 km	5 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	80 km	5 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	52 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	33 km	2 km
Jan 1, 2003	6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado	M2.9	133 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	117 km	6 km
Dec 31, 1995	6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M2.8	98 km	5 km
Oct 13, 2002	13 km S of Norrie, Colorado	M2.8	123 km	5 km
Apr 12, 2015	5 km NE of Aspen, Colorado	M2.8	131 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2021	9 km E of Woody Creek, Colorado	M2.8	130 km	2 km
Jun 21, 2018	16 km SSW of Walden, Colorado	M2.7	149 km	2 km
Apr 18, 1998	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	52 km	5 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	52 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

536 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 156 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	81 km	6.7 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	90 km	38.7 mi	1
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	38 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 1982	EF3	73 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 24, 1979	EF3	84 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF3	72 km	4.9 mi	0
May 18, 1975	EF3	56 km	4.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	75 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF2	64 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 2009	EF2	66 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	82 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	38 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	49 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	58 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1987	EF2	61 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1987	EF2	63 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	68 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	39 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 19, 1985	EF2	37 km	0.5 mi	0
May 18, 1984	EF2	84 km	5.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST TROUBLESOME (188,924 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	EAST TROUBLESOME	188,924	97 km
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	36 km
2012	WALDO CANYON	20,112	75 km
2020	WILLIAMS FORK	14,679	67 km
2018	WESTON PASS	13,169	85 km
2013	BLACK FOREST	11,885	76 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	19 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	68 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	17 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	37 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	47 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	57 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	83 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	14 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	66 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	61 km
2002	SCHOONOVER	2,821	35 km
2012	FERN LAKE	2,549	96 km
2020	SUNDAY FIRE	2,204	93 km
2002	SNAKING	2,080	22 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.5 in	Driest
February	28°F (-2°C)	0.7 in
March	33°F (1°C)	1.5 in
April	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in
May	49°F (9°C)	2.4 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.0 in
July	65°F (18°C)	2.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.3 in
September	54°F (12°C)	1.5 in
October	44°F (7°C)	1.2 in
November	33°F (0°C)	0.9 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Aspen Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 27°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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