Weather & Climate in Crawford, CO

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

Crawford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 41.4 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 6,591 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.6°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,591 ft (2,009 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	1,680/sq mi
Coordinates	38.7050°N, 107.6096°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Delta County County
Nearest Airport	Montrose Regional (MTJ) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"

62% below US avg

Snowfall 41.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.46"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.1 / 100
Community Resilience	27.0 / 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 Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Moderate

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

Earthquake History

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

Mar 4, 2019	29 km E of La Sal, Utah	M4.5	123 km	1 km
May 27, 2000	29 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado	M4.4	121 km	10 km
Sep 13, 1994	17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado	M4.4	69 km	10 km
Aug 9, 2001	11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M4.0	108 km	5 km
Jan 24, 2013	22 km E of La Sal, Utah	M3.9	127 km	1 km
Feb 10, 2006	1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M3.8	100 km	5 km
Jul 6, 1999	27 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado	M3.7	120 km	2 km
Jun 3, 1999	28 km E of La Sal, Utah	M3.7	123 km	1 km
Mar 10, 2023	16 km S of Ophir, Colorado	M3.6	112 km	7 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	107 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2017	5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado	M3.3	93 km	5 km
Apr 3, 2025	34 km W of Delta, Colorado	M3.2	74 km	5 km
Dec 15, 1997	7 km ENE of La Sal, Utah	M3.2	142 km	6 km
Feb 1, 2019	3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado	M3.1	99 km	2 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	97 km	5 km
Mar 15, 2000	Colorado	M3.1	124 km	-1 km
Jun 6, 2002	29 km E of La Sal, Utah	M3.0	120 km	-1 km
May 8, 1998	15 km E of La Sal, Utah	M3.0	134 km	3 km
Apr 10, 1998	23 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado	M3.0	117 km	5 km
Feb 4, 1999	28 km E of La Sal, Utah	M3.0	124 km	0 km

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

Tornado History

11 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 20, 1975	EF2	62 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 9, 2015	EF1	60 km	0.1 mi	0
May 6, 2005	EF1	33 km	0.3 mi	0
May 13, 2004	EF1	7 km	0.7 mi	0
Sep 11, 2002	EF1	47 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 8, 2000	EF1	63 km	0.4 mi	0
May 19, 2009	EF0	83 km	0.3 mi	0
May 29, 2005	EF0	90 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 11, 2000	EF0	85 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 8, 1998	EF0	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 31, 1994	EF0	41 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: BULL DRAW (37,178 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	BULL DRAW	37,178	94 km
2012	PINE RIDGE	13,862	87 km
2018	LAKE CHRISTINE	12,506	94 km
2002	COAL SEAM	12,007	99 km
2004	CAMPBELL	4,429	89 km
2023	LITTLE MESA	4,048	63 km
1987	BATTLEMENT	3,839	87 km
1994	WAKE	3,834	19 km
1990	HORESEFLY	3,760	78 km
2023	SPRING CREEK	3,279	84 km
2009	DOMINGUEZ	3,235	85 km
2004	MCGRUDER	2,998	34 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,758	73 km
2018	CACHE CREEK	2,690	82 km
2010	BEAVER	2,496	82 km
2002	BUCKTAIL	2,282	81 km
2010	DOMINGUEZ	2,104	86 km
1994	SO. CANYON	2,014	98 km
2023	LOWLINE	1,855	47 km
2011	COSGROVE	1,734	92 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.0 in
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.8 in	Driest
March	35°F (2°C)	1.1 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.0 in
May	52°F (11°C)	1.1 in
June	62°F (17°C)	0.8 in
July	74°F (23°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
September	58°F (15°C)	1.3 in
October	47°F (9°C)	1.3 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.1 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	1.0 in	Coldest

Crawford has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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