Weather & Climate in Del Norte, CO

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

Del Norte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.6 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 7,883 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	43.9°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,883 ft (2,403 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density	1,459/sq mi
Coordinates	37.6780°N, 106.3530°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Rio Grande County County
Nearest Airport	San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.7"

75% below US avg

Snowfall 38.6"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.24"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	45.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	91.5 / 100
Community Resilience	7.4 / 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 High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Relatively High

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

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Jan 3, 2007	8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	146 km	5 km
Aug 1, 2004	31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M4.3	142 km	5 km
Feb 6, 2016	Colorado	M4.0	140 km	2 km
Aug 26, 2023	19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.0	148 km	4 km
Aug 23, 2016	18 km SSW of Weston, CO	M3.9	146 km	4 km
Aug 20, 2015	7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.9	142 km	1 km
May 19, 2019	15 km SSE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M3.8	141 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2017	14 km SW of Weston, Colorado	M3.7	143 km	5 km
Nov 20, 2009	29 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M3.7	149 km	5 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	130 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	16 km S of Ophir, Colorado	M3.6	132 km	7 km
Feb 22, 2015	5 km E of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M3.6	134 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	17 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.6	145 km	6 km
May 27, 2010	14 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.6	148 km	5 km
Feb 13, 2011	16 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.6	146 km	5 km
Feb 22, 2015	12 km SW of Weston, Colorado	M3.6	142 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2023	8 km NNW of Segundo, Colorado	M3.6	149 km	2 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	126 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2004	12 km SW of Weston, Colorado	M3.5	145 km	5 km
Sep 1, 2019	16 km NNW of Weston, Colorado	M3.5	135 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

45 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 31, 1955	EF3	86 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 10, 1997	EF2	50 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 4, 1960	EF2	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 10, 1955	EF2	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 17, 1953	EF2	68 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 29, 2014	EF1	95 km	2.3 mi	0
Aug 16, 2008	EF1	54 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 19, 1995	EF1	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1991	EF1	51 km	6.5 mi	0
Jun 22, 1983	EF1	40 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 19, 1982	EF1	32 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 10, 1980	EF1	27 km	19.9 mi	0
May 5, 1980	EF1	80 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 25, 1956	EF1	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 13, 1954	EF1	92 km	0.5 mi	0
May 31, 2021	EF0	59 km	3.5 mi	0
Jul 22, 2019	EF0	98 km	0.5 mi	0
May 22, 2014	EF0	66 km	0.3 mi	0
May 20, 2013	EF0	30 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 25, 2012	EF0	1 km	1.4 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PAPOOSE (46,991 acres, 2013).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2013	PAPOOSE	46,991	70 km
2013	WEST FORK COMPLEX - EAST ZONE	34,441	43 km
2012	LITTLE SAND	26,240	87 km
2013	WEST FORK COMPLEX	18,775	55 km
2016	HAYDEN PASS	17,977	86 km
1996	ARCHULETA	15,613	95 km
2006	MATO VEGA	13,126	95 km
2019	DECKER	9,875	90 km
2002	MILLION	7,923	24 km
2010	MEDANO	4,887	80 km
2011	DUCKETT	4,705	88 km
2023	QUARTZ RIDGE	2,584	50 km
2003	BOLT	2,392	97 km
2019	G18	2,264	75 km
2000	SAND	1,911	72 km
2015	NAVAJO RIVER	1,679	100 km
1989	MV BROWN	1,476	32 km
2023	TRAIL SPRINGS	1,388	88 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,327	49 km
2010	REDONDA II RX	1,226	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	0.7 in
February	22°F (-6°C)	0.7 in	Driest
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.2 in
April	37°F (3°C)	0.9 in
May	47°F (8°C)	1.0 in
June	56°F (13°C)	0.9 in
July	65°F (18°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	60°F (15°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
September	53°F (12°C)	1.6 in
October	44°F (6°C)	1.2 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	1.0 in
December	20°F (-6°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Del Norte has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.7").

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