Weather & Climate in Breckenridge, CO

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

Breckenridge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 53°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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 294.7 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 9,592 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	32.2°F
	40% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-10°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	9,592 ft (2,924 m)
Area	6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density	828/sq mi
Coordinates	39.4995°N, 106.0432°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Summit County County
Nearest Airport	Eagle County Regional (EGE) 48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"

34% below US avg

Snowfall 294.7"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Driest Month (Oct) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	60.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	44.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	No Rating
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very High

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

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Aug 9, 2001	11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M4.0	116 km	5 km
Dec 25, 1994	9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado	M4.0	108 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2006	1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M3.8	120 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2011	17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.5	133 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	125 km	5 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	81 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2017	5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado	M3.3	133 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	93 km	5 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	65 km	5 km
Sep 2, 2024	21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.1	149 km	2 km
Feb 1, 2019	3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado	M3.1	113 km	2 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	95 km	5 km
Jan 26, 2008	12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M3.1	124 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	26 km	5 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	93 km	5 km
May 1, 2009	21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado	M2.9	106 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	55 km	2 km
Oct 18, 2024	6 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M2.9	118 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

67 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 49 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	99 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF2	77 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	99 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	97 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 3, 1981	EF2	100 km	2.3 mi	0
Jun 3, 1981	EF2	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 15, 1980	EF2	91 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	30 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 22, 2023	EF1	88 km	6.3 mi	0
Jul 21, 2015	EF1	85 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF1	81 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF1	95 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 18, 2009	EF1	75 km	9.3 mi	0
Aug 23, 2008	EF1	93 km	0.6 mi	0
Aug 23, 2008	EF1	90 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 23, 2008	EF1	83 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 2007	EF1	90 km	0.9 mi	0
Jun 6, 1997	EF1	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 12, 1996	EF1	94 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 16, 1996	EF1	72 km	1.5 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	81 km
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	72 km
2020	GRIZZLY CREEK	30,705	99 km
2018	SILVER CREEK	20,725	94 km
2020	WILLIAMS FORK	14,679	37 km
2018	WESTON PASS	13,169	52 km
2018	LAKE CHRISTINE	12,506	86 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	69 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	95 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	60 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	83 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	90 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	83 km
2021	MUDDY SLIDE	4,372	93 km
2021	SYLVAN	3,480	59 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	73 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	92 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	93 km
2002	SCHOONOVER	2,821	77 km
2002	SNAKING	2,080	47 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-10°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
February	16°F (-9°C)	1.8 in
March	19°F (-7°C)	2.2 in
April	24°F (-4°C)	2.3 in
May	35°F (1°C)	2.0 in
June	44°F (7°C)	1.7 in
July	53°F (12°C)	2.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	49°F (10°C)	2.4 in
September	43°F (6°C)	1.8 in
October	33°F (1°C)	1.5 in	Driest
November	22°F (-6°C)	1.9 in
December	16°F (-9°C)	2.1 in

Breckenridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 15°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and October the driest (1.5").

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