Weather & Climate in Centennial, CO

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

Centennial experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 328 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,735 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	48.8°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,735 ft (1,748 m)
Area	11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²)
Population Density	3,561/sq mi
Coordinates	39.5909°N, 104.8638°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Denver County County
Nearest Airport	Denver International (DEN) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 31.3"

Wettest Month (May) 2.60"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	95.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	17.8 / 100
Community Resilience	68.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

19 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	34 km	10 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	96 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	58 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	100 km	1 km
Jan 26, 2008	12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M3.1	141 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	67 km	5 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	116 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	99 km	6 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	58 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	63 km	2 km
Dec 31, 1995	6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M2.8	97 km	5 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	58 km	5 km
Apr 18, 1998	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	58 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2025	7 km SE of Erie, Colorado	M2.7	47 km	9 km
Sep 24, 2013	6 km NNE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M2.6	147 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2016	2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado	M2.6	103 km	10 km
Jun 23, 2014	6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado	M2.5	99 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2021	19 km WNW of Cañon City, Colorado	M2.5	129 km	8 km
Aug 4, 1994	6 km NNE of Smeltertown, Colorado	M2.5	147 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

759 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 175 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	76 km	6.7 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	72 km	38.7 mi	1
Jun 6, 1990	EF3	99 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	17 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 1982	EF3	38 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 24, 1979	EF3	83 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF3	75 km	4.9 mi	0
May 18, 1975	EF3	26 km	4.1 mi	0
May 15, 1952	EF3	86 km	7.4 mi	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	61 km	7.5 mi	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	93 km	8.8 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF2	84 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 2012	EF2	72 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 15, 2009	EF2	44 km	4.0 mi	0
May 10, 2004	EF2	79 km	6.0 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	95 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	94 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 31, 1996	EF2	100 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	46 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	17 km	0.5 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	55 km
2012	WALDO CANYON	20,112	74 km
2020	WILLIAMS FORK	14,679	100 km
2013	BLACK FOREST	11,885	63 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	41 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	74 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	48 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	47 km
2002	MILNE/SQUIRREL	6,568	100 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	49 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	68 km
1997	UNNAMED	4,380	99 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	91 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	32 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	73 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,188	100 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	66 km
2002	SCHOONOVER	2,821	50 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,692	95 km
2020	SUNDAY FIRE	2,204	69 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in
March	40°F (4°C)	1.3 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.8 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
June	66°F (19°C)	1.9 in
July	72°F (22°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.8 in
September	62°F (16°C)	1.4 in
October	51°F (10°C)	1.1 in
November	38°F (3°C)	1.0 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	0.7 in

Centennial has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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