Weather & Climate in Coaldale, CO

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

Coaldale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°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 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 36.7 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 8,751 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	46.3°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,751 ft (2,667 m)
Area	29.9 sq mi (77.3 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	38.3557°N, 105.8131°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Fremont County County
Nearest Airport	Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC) 62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.8"

77% below US avg

Snowfall 36.7"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.24"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	68.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	66.3 / 100
Community Resilience	40.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

44 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	135 km	10 km
Sep 1, 2019	16 km NNW of Weston, Colorado	M3.5	144 km	5 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	89 km	5 km
May 10, 1991	24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado	M3.4	120 km	5 km
Feb 28, 2019	22 km NNW of Blanca, Colorado	M3.4	83 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	103 km	5 km
Feb 28, 2019	22 km N of Blanca, Colorado	M3.3	84 km	6 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	125 km	5 km
Apr 15, 1992	13 km SW of Aguilar, Colorado	M3.1	146 km	5 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	23 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2003	4 km SW of Aguilar, Colorado	M3.0	148 km	5 km
Feb 11, 2006	13 km NE of Costilla, New Mexico	M2.9	146 km	5 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	103 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	107 km	2 km
Mar 5, 2016	14 km NNE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M2.9	141 km	5 km
Jan 11, 2018	19 km NNW of Weston, Colorado	M2.9	141 km	5 km
May 2, 1992	11 km WSW of Aguilar, Colorado	M2.9	142 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2003	6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado	M2.9	121 km	5 km
Aug 24, 2016	16 km ENE of Beulah Valley, Colorado	M2.9	91 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

66 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 24, 1979	EF3	95 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF3	94 km	4.9 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF2	76 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	100 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 11, 1977	EF2	93 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 4, 1960	EF2	47 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 2024	EF1	77 km	0.9 mi	0
Jul 20, 2023	EF1	90 km	1.5 mi	0
May 8, 2017	EF1	84 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF1	85 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 18, 2009	EF1	72 km	9.3 mi	0
Aug 23, 2008	EF1	67 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 16, 2008	EF1	81 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 27, 2007	EF1	98 km	0.9 mi	0
Jul 9, 2006	EF1	93 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 12, 1996	EF1	89 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 16, 1991	EF1	41 km	6.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1989	EF1	70 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 21, 1988	EF1	70 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 22, 1985	EF1	52 km	0.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WALDO CANYON (20,112 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	WALDO CANYON	20,112	99 km
2016	IMPACT AREA	19,918	95 km
2016	JUNKINS	19,023	64 km
1998	UNNAMED	18,218	95 km
2016	HAYDEN PASS	17,977	8 km
2018	WESTON PASS	13,169	77 km
2006	MATO VEGA	13,126	95 km
2005	MASON	11,630	71 km
2019	DECKER	9,875	19 km
2008	TA-25	8,253	88 km
2024	RANGE 135	7,766	95 km
2016	BEULAH HILL	5,769	84 km
2018	APACHE COMPLEX	5,182	88 km
2009	QUARRY	5,141	96 km
2010	MEDANO	4,887	68 km
2018	CARSON MIDWAY	4,773	97 km
2011	DUCKETT	4,705	17 km
2002	IRON MOUNTAIN	3,955	30 km
2022	UNNAMED	3,643	71 km
2013	ROYAL GORGE	3,290	45 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.4 in
March	34°F (1°C)	0.7 in
April	40°F (5°C)	0.8 in
May	50°F (10°C)	1.1 in
June	59°F (15°C)	1.0 in
July	67°F (20°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	62°F (16°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
September	54°F (12°C)	1.2 in
October	44°F (7°C)	0.9 in
November	33°F (0°C)	0.6 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Coaldale has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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