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Weather & Climate in Black Hawk, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Black Hawk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 60°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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 194.7 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 8,046 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,046 ft (2,452 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8017°N, 105.4933°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Gilpin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
44 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 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Dec 23, 1995 | 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado | M3.5 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.4 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2012 | 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado | M3.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 1997 | 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado | M3.3 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado | M3.2 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Jul 8, 1993 | 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado | M3.1 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado | M3.1 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado | M3.0 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Sep 12, 1990 | 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado | M3.0 | 62 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado | M2.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2019 | 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado | M2.9 | 104 km | 6 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado | M2.9 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.9 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.9 | 59 km | 2 km |
| Oct 27, 2013 | 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado | M2.8 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Oct 13, 2002 | 13 km S of Norrie, Colorado | M2.8 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 2000 | 7 km SW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado | M2.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Apr 30, 2008 | 3 km SW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado | M2.8 | 138 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
463 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 160 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 4, 2015 | EF3 | 61 km | 6.7 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2008 | EF3 | 79 km | 38.7 mi | 1 |
| Jun 15, 1988 | EF3 | 49 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1982 | EF3 | 82 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1975 | EF3 | 65 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1952 | EF3 | 98 km | 7.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 2021 | EF2 | 63 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2014 | EF2 | 92 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2009 | EF2 | 97 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1996 | EF2 | 93 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1988 | EF2 | 49 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1988 | EF2 | 50 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1988 | EF2 | 40 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1987 | EF2 | 66 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1987 | EF2 | 75 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1986 | EF2 | 76 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1986 | EF2 | 52 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1985 | EF2 | 61 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1984 | EF2 | 79 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1984 | EF2 | 86 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: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | CAMERON PEAK | 208,910 | 91 km |
| 2020 | EAST TROUBLESOME | 188,924 | 64 km |
| 2002 | HAYMAN | 129,417 | 67 km |
| 2012 | HIGH PARK | 90,769 | 96 km |
| 2020 | WILLIAMS FORK | 14,679 | 42 km |
| 2018 | WESTON PASS | 13,169 | 97 km |
| 1996 | BUFFALO CREEK | 11,690 | 51 km |
| 2000 | BOBCAT | 10,444 | 77 km |
| 2020 | CALWOOD | 9,836 | 42 km |
| 2000 | HIGH MEADOWS | 9,607 | 46 km |
| 2001 | MVD PSFRXASST 4 | 7,375 | 70 km |
| 2021 | MARSHALL | 6,286 | 32 km |
| 2010 | FOURMILE CANYON | 5,865 | 29 km |
| 2002 | BIG ELK | 4,348 | 54 km |
| 2012 | LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE | 3,436 | 47 km |
| 2003 | OVERLAND | 3,232 | 39 km |
| 2009 | OLD STAGE | 3,160 | 37 km |
| 2011 | CRYSTAL FIRE | 2,855 | 86 km |
| 2002 | SCHOONOVER | 2,821 | 67 km |
| 2012 | FERN LAKE | 2,549 | 64 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in |
Black Hawk has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 25°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.9").