Weather & Climate in City of Creede, CO

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

City of Creede has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 61°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 15.7 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 8,811 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	40.9°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,811 ft (2,686 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density	323/sq mi
Coordinates	37.8486°N, 106.9251°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Rio Grande County County
Nearest Airport	Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC) 47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"

59% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.43"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	45.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	91.5 / 100
Community Resilience	7.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Sep 13, 1994	17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado	M4.4	98 km	10 km
Mar 10, 2023	16 km S of Ophir, Colorado	M3.6	82 km	7 km
Feb 28, 2019	22 km NNW of Blanca, Colorado	M3.4	122 km	5 km
May 10, 1991	24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado	M3.4	53 km	5 km
Feb 28, 2019	22 km N of Blanca, Colorado	M3.3	128 km	6 km
Jan 26, 2008	12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M3.1	135 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2003	6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado	M2.9	146 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2002	39 km SW of Creede, Colorado	M2.9	40 km	5 km
May 2, 2013	2 km E of Loghill Village, Colorado	M2.9	82 km	4 km
Jan 20, 2017	Colorado	M2.8	142 km	5 km
Sep 14, 1994	20 km ENE of Norwood, Colorado	M2.8	109 km	10 km
Jan 17, 1994	6 km ENE of Loghill Village, Colorado	M2.8	80 km	5 km
May 15, 1992	7 km SE of Olathe, Colorado	M2.8	117 km	5 km
Jul 24, 2019	24 km N of Blanca, Colorado	M2.8	128 km	6 km
Apr 7, 2012	27 km SSE of Gerrard, Colorado	M2.7	58 km	5 km
May 2, 2013	5 km NE of Ridgway, Colorado	M2.7	78 km	5 km
Mar 26, 2014	20 km N of Blanca, Colorado	M2.7	129 km	3 km
Sep 24, 2013	6 km NNE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M2.6	128 km	5 km
Jan 24, 2017	5 km W of Marble, Colorado	M2.5	140 km	2 km
Jun 11, 2008	8 km N of Canjilon, New Mexico	M2.5	150 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

17 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 10, 1997	EF2	19 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1997	EF1	78 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 16, 1991	EF1	72 km	6.5 mi	0
Jun 22, 1983	EF1	93 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 19, 1982	EF1	85 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 10, 1980	EF1	49 km	19.9 mi	0
May 20, 2013	EF0	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 25, 2012	EF0	54 km	1.4 mi	0
Jul 9, 2006	EF0	96 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 2000	EF0	86 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 25, 1999	EF0	67 km	0.3 mi	0
May 25, 1998	EF0	85 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 5, 1997	EF0	91 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 29, 1995	EF0	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 27, 1995	EF0	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 29, 1992	EF0	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 18, 1958	EF0	98 km	1.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MISSIONARY RIDGE (68,919 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	MISSIONARY RIDGE	68,919	80 km
2018	416	55,123	95 km
2013	PAPOOSE	46,991	26 km
2013	WEST FORK COMPLEX - EAST ZONE	34,441	26 km
2012	LITTLE SAND	26,240	57 km
2013	WEST FORK COMPLEX	18,775	37 km
1996	ARCHULETA	15,613	95 km
2002	MILLION	7,923	36 km
2001	SANDOVAL	6,773	92 km
2017	EIGHT FOUR TWO	5,954	83 km
2016	GREATER GRACIA RX	3,960	87 km
2012	VALLECITO	2,764	75 km
2023	QUARTZ RIDGE	2,584	56 km
2003	BOLT	2,392	83 km
2003	BEAR CREEK WFU	1,866	65 km
2023	LOWLINE	1,855	98 km
1995	BLACK HORSE	1,855	95 km
2015	NAVAJO RIVER	1,679	97 km
1989	MV BROWN	1,476	84 km
2002	WILEY RIDG	1,396	85 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	2.4 in
February	14°F (-10°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
March	18°F (-8°C)	3.2 in
April	24°F (-4°C)	2.1 in
May	35°F (2°C)	1.7 in
June	44°F (7°C)	1.5 in	Driest
July	61°F (16°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	50°F (10°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
September	45°F (7°C)	2.8 in
October	36°F (2°C)	2.6 in
November	23°F (-5°C)	2.6 in
December	15°F (-10°C)	3.0 in

City of Creede has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 14°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (1.5").

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