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Weather & Climate in Battlement Mesa, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Battlement Mesa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°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 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 54.1 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 5,864 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,864 ft (1,787 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 484/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4528°N, 108.0039°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rio Blanco County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Junction Regional (GJT) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.8 / 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
93 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 20, 1995 | 10 km NNW of Rangely, Colorado | M4.5 | 109 km | -3 km |
| Sep 13, 1994 | 17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado | M4.3 | 97 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 434km E of Wendover, Utah | M4.1 | 116 km | 4 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M4.0 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 1990 | 28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah | M4.0 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M3.8 | 51 km | 5 km |
| May 31, 2022 | 37 km ENE of Thompson Springs, Utah | M3.8 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Apr 22, 2017 | 4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado | M3.8 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Nov 8, 1991 | 17 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah | M3.7 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Aug 18, 2009 | 19 km N of Craig, Colorado | M3.7 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 1991 | 27 km SSW of Jensen, Utah | M3.7 | 147 km | -3 km |
| Nov 11, 2000 | 14 km SE of Jensen, Utah | M3.6 | 139 km | -3 km |
| Apr 20, 2017 | 24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado | M3.5 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.5 | 136 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 10 km NW of Rangely, Colorado | M3.5 | 109 km | -3 km |
| Dec 10, 1999 | 11 km NE of Dinosaur, Colorado | M3.5 | 122 km | 8 km |
| Nov 3, 1994 | 30 km W of Meeker, Colorado | M3.4 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2012 | 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado | M3.4 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.4 | 138 km | 5 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. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 20, 1975 | EF2 | 73 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2015 | EF1 | 43 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2006 | EF1 | 65 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2005 | EF1 | 92 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2004 | EF1 | 97 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2002 | EF1 | 87 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2000 | EF1 | 63 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1957 | EF1 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2009 | EF0 | 40 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 2005 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2005 | EF0 | 69 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 2004 | EF0 | 74 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2002 | EF0 | 80 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2000 | EF0 | 82 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 2000 | EF0 | 55 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1998 | EF0 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1994 | EF0 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1986 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PINE GULCH (138,141 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | PINE GULCH | 138,141 | 46 km |
| 2020 | GRIZZLY CREEK | 30,705 | 72 km |
| 2002 | BIG FISH | 17,273 | 89 km |
| 2012 | PINE RIDGE | 13,862 | 35 km |
| 2021 | OIL SPRINGS | 12,597 | 80 km |
| 2018 | LAKE CHRISTINE | 12,506 | 83 km |
| 2002 | COAL SEAM | 12,007 | 56 km |
| 2002 | SPRING CREEK | 10,552 | 53 km |
| 2004 | GREASEWOOD WFU | 6,963 | 62 km |
| 2012 | WOLF | 6,748 | 97 km |
| 2018 | INDIAN VALLEY | 6,376 | 85 km |
| 2002 | LOST LAKES | 5,888 | 99 km |
| 2018 | CABIN LAKE | 5,765 | 63 km |
| 2018 | RED CANYON | 5,701 | 67 km |
| 1996 | HATCHET | 5,685 | 56 km |
| 2016 | LOST SOLAR | 5,141 | 70 km |
| 1994 | BITTCRCOMP | 4,445 | 96 km |
| 1994 | TWO ROAD | 4,240 | 91 km |
| 2023 | LITTLE MESA | 4,048 | 96 km |
| 1989 | BURNED OUT | 4,046 | 84 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in |
Battlement Mesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.4") and January the driest (0.9").