Weather & Climate in Collbran, CO

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

Collbran experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°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 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.6 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 5,974 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	47.6°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,974 ft (1,821 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	793/sq mi
Coordinates	39.2400°N, 107.9635°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Garfield County County
Nearest Airport	Grand Junction Regional (GJT) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.3"

60% below US avg

Snowfall 59.6"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.50"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	64.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	15.4 / 100
Community Resilience	12.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Mar 20, 1995	10 km NNW of Rangely, Colorado	M4.5	129 km	-3 km
Mar 4, 2019	29 km E of La Sal, Utah	M4.5	135 km	1 km
May 27, 2000	29 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado	M4.4	133 km	10 km
Sep 13, 1994	17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado	M4.4	121 km	10 km
Jan 31, 2002	28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado	M4.3	119 km	5 km
May 20, 1995	434km E of Wendover, Utah	M4.1	136 km	4 km
Aug 9, 2001	11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M4.0	69 km	5 km
Jan 24, 2013	22 km E of La Sal, Utah	M3.9	135 km	1 km
Feb 10, 2006	1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M3.8	60 km	5 km
May 31, 2022	37 km ENE of Thompson Springs, Utah	M3.8	117 km	7 km
Apr 22, 2017	4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado	M3.8	123 km	7 km
Jul 6, 1999	27 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado	M3.7	133 km	2 km
Jun 3, 1999	28 km E of La Sal, Utah	M3.7	135 km	1 km
May 13, 1993	10 km NW of Rangely, Colorado	M3.5	129 km	-3 km
Dec 10, 1999	11 km NE of Dinosaur, Colorado	M3.5	143 km	8 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	90 km	5 km
Nov 3, 1994	30 km W of Meeker, Colorado	M3.4	93 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2017	5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado	M3.3	47 km	5 km
May 3, 2017	4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado	M3.3	123 km	7 km
Apr 3, 2025	34 km W of Delta, Colorado	M3.2	74 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. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 20, 1975	EF2	64 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 9, 2015	EF1	22 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 2006	EF1	89 km	1.0 mi	0
May 6, 2005	EF1	68 km	0.3 mi	0
May 13, 2004	EF1	74 km	0.7 mi	0
Sep 11, 2002	EF1	64 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 8, 2000	EF1	44 km	0.4 mi	0
Jul 3, 1957	EF1	88 km	0.1 mi	0
May 19, 2009	EF0	32 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 2, 2005	EF0	85 km	0.3 mi	0
May 29, 2005	EF0	58 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 2004	EF0	74 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 3, 2002	EF0	83 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 15, 2000	EF0	83 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 11, 2000	EF0	45 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 8, 1998	EF0	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 31, 1994	EF0	63 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: PINE GULCH (138,141 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	PINE GULCH	138,141	53 km
2020	GRIZZLY CREEK	30,705	78 km
2012	PINE RIDGE	13,862	31 km
2021	OIL SPRINGS	12,597	95 km
2018	LAKE CHRISTINE	12,506	82 km
2002	COAL SEAM	12,007	63 km
2002	SPRING CREEK	10,552	66 km
2004	GREASEWOOD WFU	6,963	85 km
1999	TOMS CYN	6,030	95 km
2018	CABIN LAKE	5,765	82 km
2018	RED CANYON	5,701	82 km
1996	HATCHET	5,685	61 km
2016	LOST SOLAR	5,141	86 km
1994	BITTCRCOMP	4,445	99 km
1994	TWO ROAD	4,240	91 km
2023	COWCREEKRXNORTH	4,147	95 km
2023	LITTLE MESA	4,048	75 km
1987	BATTLEMENT	3,839	21 km
1994	WAKE	3,834	49 km
2000	SCANDARD	3,617	62 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	0.9 in
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.9 in	Driest
March	34°F (1°C)	1.5 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.3 in
May	51°F (10°C)	1.3 in
June	59°F (15°C)	1.0 in
July	71°F (22°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
September	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in
November	33°F (1°C)	1.1 in
December	24°F (-5°C)	1.1 in	Coldest

Collbran has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.9").

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