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Weather & Climate in Cascade-Chipita Park, CO

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

Cascade-Chipita Park has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 26°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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 133.5 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 8,799 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,799 ft (2,682 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates38.9474°N, 104.9981°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyEl Paso County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 133.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score94.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

21 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 41 km 10 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 25 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 19 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2008 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M3.1 75 km 5 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 14 km 5 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 134 km 5 km
Aug 24, 2016 16 km ENE of Beulah Valley, Colorado M2.9 90 km 3 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 19 km 5 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 55 km 2 km
Oct 13, 2002 13 km S of Norrie, Colorado M2.8 146 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 27 km 5 km
Jul 24, 2019 24 km N of Blanca, Colorado M2.8 149 km 6 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 19 km 5 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 19 km 5 km
Jun 13, 2025 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado M2.7 118 km 9 km
Sep 24, 2013 6 km NNE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M2.6 82 km 5 km
Jun 26, 2021 19 km WNW of Cañon City, Colorado M2.5 61 km 8 km
Aug 4, 1994 6 km NNE of Smeltertown, Colorado M2.5 95 km 5 km
Jan 11, 1995 15 km SSE of Norrie, Colorado M2.5 142 km 5 km
Jul 7, 1993 10 km E of Aspen, Colorado M2.5 150 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

414 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 43 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 6, 1990 EF3 99 km 7.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 87 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 24, 1979 EF3 13 km 4.3 mi 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF3 3 km 4.9 mi 0
May 18, 1975 EF3 98 km 4.1 mi 0
Jun 8, 2014 EF2 39 km 6.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 74 km 7.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 45 km 4.0 mi 0
May 10, 2004 EF2 92 km 6.0 mi 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 53 km 0.3 mi 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 55 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF2 81 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF2 87 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 20, 1987 EF2 97 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1986 EF2 86 km 1.1 mi 0
Jul 19, 1985 EF2 66 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 21, 1984 EF2 85 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 4, 1983 EF2 56 km 8.0 mi 0
Jun 14, 1982 EF2 97 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 3, 1981 EF2 86 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HAYMAN (129,417 acres, 2002).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2002 HAYMAN 129,417 39 km
1986 UNNAMED 25,771 80 km
2012 WALDO CANYON 20,112 6 km
2016 IMPACT AREA 19,918 45 km
2016 JUNKINS 19,023 91 km
1998 UNNAMED 18,218 46 km
2016 HAYDEN PASS 17,977 98 km
2018 WESTON PASS 13,169 89 km
2013 BLACK FOREST 11,885 29 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 53 km
2005 MASON 11,630 88 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 59 km
2008 TA-25 8,253 39 km
2024 RANGE 135 7,766 45 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 34 km
2002 MILNE/SQUIRREL 6,568 46 km
2016 BEULAH HILL 5,769 98 km
2018 APACHE COMPLEX 5,182 52 km
2009 QUARRY 5,141 37 km
2017 MILNE 5,113 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
October 44°F (6°C) 1.0 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Cascade-Chipita Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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