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 Average	41.5°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,799 ft (2,682 m)
Area	5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density	87/sq mi
Coordinates	38.9474°N, 104.9981°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	El Paso County County
Nearest Airport	Denver 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 Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	94.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	58.1 / 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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