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Weather & Climate in Blende, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Blende experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°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 13.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,718 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,718 ft (1,438 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 769/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2498°N, 104.5687°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Pueblo County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 91 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
272 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 23, 2011 | 6 km S of Valdez, Colorado | M5.3 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Aug 10, 2005 | 20 km S of Weston, Colorado | M5.0 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2011 | 9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado | M4.7 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 2001 | 0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado | M4.5 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M4.4 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado | M4.3 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Aug 10, 2005 | 20 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado | M4.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Colorado | M4.1 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | Colorado | M4.0 | 134 km | 2 km |
| Aug 26, 2023 | 19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M4.0 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Sep 4, 2001 | 2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado | M4.0 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Dec 25, 1994 | 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado | M4.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2011 | 20 km S of Sequndo, Colorado | M4.0 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 7 km S of Valdez, Colorado | M4.0 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 18 km SSW of Weston, CO | M3.9 | 144 km | 4 km |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado | M3.9 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado | M3.9 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Mar 19, 2023 | 4 km WNW of Hoehne, Colorado | M3.8 | 107 km | 6 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 15 km SSE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M3.8 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km SE of Valdez, Colorado | M3.8 | 128 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
210 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 21 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 24, 1979 | EF3 | 73 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1977 | EF3 | 85 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 20, 1953 | EF3 | 49 km | 11.9 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2001 | EF2 | 66 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2001 | EF2 | 66 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1990 | EF2 | 78 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 1984 | EF2 | 3 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 1978 | EF2 | 75 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1977 | EF2 | 95 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1977 | EF2 | 91 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 1977 | EF2 | 79 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1977 | EF2 | 52 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1965 | EF2 | 78 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1965 | EF2 | 86 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1960 | EF2 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 20, 1953 | EF2 | 75 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1951 | EF2 | 54 km | 29.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | EF1 | 79 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | EF1 | 85 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2017 | EF1 | 57 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: SPRING CREEK (107,108 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | SPRING CREEK | 107,108 | 93 km |
| 2011 | BEAR SPRINGS CALLIE MARIE | 36,863 | 97 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 25,771 | 31 km |
| 2012 | WALDO CANYON | 20,112 | 82 km |
| 2016 | IMPACT AREA | 19,918 | 41 km |
| 2016 | JUNKINS | 19,023 | 51 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 18,218 | 40 km |
| 2006 | MATO VEGA | 13,126 | 94 km |
| 2013 | BLACK FOREST | 11,885 | 89 km |
| 2005 | MASON | 11,630 | 43 km |
| 2013 | EAST PEAK | 10,082 | 95 km |
| 2008 | TA-25 | 8,253 | 48 km |
| 2024 | RANGE 135 | 7,766 | 42 km |
| 2002 | MILNE/SQUIRREL | 6,568 | 53 km |
| 2016 | BEULAH HILL | 5,769 | 37 km |
| 2008 | ORDWAY CROWLEY CO | 5,339 | 71 km |
| 2011 | KARVAL | 5,322 | 98 km |
| 2018 | APACHE COMPLEX | 5,182 | 35 km |
| 2009 | QUARRY | 5,141 | 49 km |
| 2017 | MILNE | 5,113 | 53 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in |
Blende has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.3").