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Weather & Climate in Craig, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Craig has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 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 14.1 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 6,193 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,193 ft (1,888 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,779/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5171°N, 107.5554°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Routt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
87 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 | 118 km | -3 km |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado | M4.3 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 31 km SE of Wamsutter, Wyoming | M4.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 434km E of Wendover, Utah | M4.1 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M4.0 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming | M3.8 | 125 km | 11 km |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M3.8 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2017 | 4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado | M3.8 | 118 km | 7 km |
| Aug 18, 2009 | 19 km N of Craig, Colorado | M3.7 | 19 km | 5 km |
| Nov 11, 2000 | 14 km SE of Jensen, Utah | M3.6 | 145 km | -3 km |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming | M3.6 | 116 km | 1 km |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.5 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2017 | 24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado | M3.5 | 33 km | 13 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 10 km NW of Rangely, Colorado | M3.5 | 121 km | -3 km |
| Dec 10, 1999 | 11 km NE of Dinosaur, Colorado | M3.5 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.4 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming | M3.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1994 | 30 km W of Meeker, Colorado | M3.4 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2012 | 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado | M3.4 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 8 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming | M3.3 | 116 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
12 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 21, 2006 | EF1 | 71 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2004 | EF1 | 41 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1980 | EF1 | 45 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1957 | EF1 | 62 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2018 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2018 | EF0 | 46 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 30, 2006 | EF0 | 76 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2003 | EF0 | 90 km | — | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1995 | EF0 | 64 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1992 | EF0 | 43 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1989 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1986 | EF0 | 33 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: RYAN (28,858 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | RYAN | 28,858 | 98 km |
| 2008 | MAYBERRY | 26,520 | 49 km |
| 2020 | MIDDLE FORK | 20,886 | 68 km |
| 1993 | WAPATI PEAK | 20,857 | 58 km |
| 2018 | SILVER CREEK | 20,725 | 88 km |
| 2018 | DIVIDE | 20,540 | 33 km |
| 2014 | ALKALI | 20,338 | 45 km |
| 2002 | MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (HINMAN) | 17,627 | 75 km |
| 2002 | BIG FISH | 17,273 | 63 km |
| 1988 | I DO | 16,253 | 55 km |
| 1996 | OPINION | 15,613 | 67 km |
| 2002 | MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (BURN RIDGE) | 15,478 | 76 km |
| 2002 | SPRING CREEK | 10,552 | 92 km |
| 2000 | WINTER VALLEY | 8,726 | 72 km |
| 2018 | BOONE DRAW | 8,656 | 86 km |
| 2010 | ALKALI | 8,094 | 46 km |
| 2017 | WINTER VALLEY | 7,822 | 73 km |
| 2023 | IRON | 7,783 | 32 km |
| 2021 | MORGAN CREEK | 7,710 | 69 km |
| 2004 | GREASEWOOD WFU | 6,963 | 78 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in |
Craig has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 17°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (1.1").