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Weather & Climate in Crestone, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Crestone has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°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 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 58.6 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 7,968 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,968 ft (2,429 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9945°N, 105.6962°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Alamosa County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
330 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 23, 2011 | 6 km S of Valdez, Colorado | M5.3 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Aug 10, 2005 | 20 km S of Weston, Colorado | M5.0 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2011 | 9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado | M4.7 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 2001 | 0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado | M4.5 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M4.4 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2004 | 30 km S of Weston, Colorado | M4.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado | M4.3 | 125 km | 6 km |
| Aug 1, 2004 | 31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M4.3 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Colorado | M4.1 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Aug 10, 2005 | 20 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado | M4.1 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 7 km S of Valdez, Colorado | M4.0 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 2001 | 2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado | M4.0 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2023 | 19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M4.0 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Sep 13, 2011 | 20 km S of Sequndo, Colorado | M4.0 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | Colorado | M4.0 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado | M3.9 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 18 km SSW of Weston, CO | M3.9 | 130 km | 4 km |
| Sep 16, 2011 | 26 km S of Sequndo, Colorado | M3.9 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado | M3.9 | 121 km | 1 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 25 km S of Sequndo, Colorado | M3.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
64 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 31, 1955 | EF3 | 67 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 1984 | EF2 | 100 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1960 | EF2 | 20 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 1955 | EF2 | 62 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2017 | EF1 | 58 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 2008 | EF1 | 41 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2006 | EF1 | 91 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 1995 | EF1 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1993 | EF1 | 82 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1991 | EF1 | 45 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1989 | EF1 | 76 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1988 | EF1 | 76 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1985 | EF1 | 63 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1985 | EF1 | 78 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1983 | EF1 | 63 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1982 | EF1 | 77 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1982 | EF1 | 64 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1981 | EF1 | 89 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1980 | EF1 | 60 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1980 | EF1 | 88 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SPRING CREEK (107,108 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | SPRING CREEK | 107,108 | 70 km |
| 2016 | JUNKINS | 19,023 | 52 km |
| 2016 | HAYDEN PASS | 17,977 | 34 km |
| 2006 | MATO VEGA | 13,126 | 56 km |
| 2005 | MASON | 11,630 | 60 km |
| 2013 | EAST PEAK | 10,082 | 96 km |
| 2019 | DECKER | 9,875 | 56 km |
| 2002 | MILLION | 7,923 | 90 km |
| 2016 | BEULAH HILL | 5,769 | 68 km |
| 2018 | APACHE COMPLEX | 5,182 | 95 km |
| 2010 | MEDANO | 4,887 | 29 km |
| 2011 | DUCKETT | 4,705 | 29 km |
| 2002 | IRON MOUNTAIN | 3,955 | 42 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 3,643 | 42 km |
| 2013 | ROYAL GORGE | 3,290 | 62 km |
| 2000 | PSFRXASST1 | 2,747 | 63 km |
| 2012 | WETMORE | 2,293 | 61 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 2,200 | 99 km |
| 1988 | DINOSAUR | 2,147 | 74 km |
| 2000 | SAND | 1,911 | 35 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Crestone has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.3").