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Weather & Climate in Divide, CO

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

Divide has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 61°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 20.0 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 9,118 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.1°F
28% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,118 ft (2,779 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density259/sq mi
Coordinates38.9450°N, 105.1619°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyTeller County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience46.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Dec 25, 1994 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado M4.0 49 km 10 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 32 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 18 km 5 km
Feb 28, 2019 22 km N of Blanca, Colorado M3.3 148 km 6 km
Jul 8, 1993 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado M3.1 138 km 5 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 9 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2008 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M3.1 66 km 5 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 123 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 18 km 5 km
Jan 1, 2003 6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado M2.9 140 km 5 km
Aug 24, 2016 16 km ENE of Beulah Valley, Colorado M2.9 93 km 3 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 45 km 2 km
Apr 12, 2015 5 km NE of Aspen, Colorado M2.8 142 km 5 km
Jul 24, 2019 24 km N of Blanca, Colorado M2.8 146 km 6 km
Oct 13, 2002 13 km S of Norrie, Colorado M2.8 132 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 34 km 5 km
Apr 11, 2021 9 km E of Woody Creek, Colorado M2.8 144 km 2 km
Mar 26, 2014 20 km N of Blanca, Colorado M2.7 150 km 3 km
Jun 13, 2025 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado M2.7 119 km 9 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 18 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

343 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 42 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 90 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 24, 1979 EF3 24 km 4.3 mi 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF3 12 km 4.9 mi 0
Jun 8, 2014 EF2 25 km 6.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 88 km 7.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 56 km 4.0 mi 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 69 km 0.5 mi 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 67 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF2 95 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF2 90 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 8, 1986 EF2 89 km 1.1 mi 0
Jul 19, 1985 EF2 70 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 21, 1984 EF2 91 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 4, 1983 EF2 66 km 8.0 mi 0
Jun 3, 1981 EF2 87 km 0.1 mi 0
May 17, 1978 EF2 84 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF2 15 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF2 33 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF2 74 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1977 EF2 43 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HAYMAN (129,417 acres, 2002).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2002 HAYMAN 129,417 32 km
1986 UNNAMED 25,771 91 km
2012 WALDO CANYON 20,112 19 km
2016 IMPACT AREA 19,918 53 km
2016 JUNKINS 19,023 90 km
1998 UNNAMED 18,218 53 km
2016 HAYDEN PASS 17,977 89 km
2018 WESTON PASS 13,169 75 km
2013 BLACK FOREST 11,885 42 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 49 km
2005 MASON 11,630 88 km
2019 DECKER 9,875 92 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 54 km
2008 TA-25 8,253 45 km
2024 RANGE 135 7,766 52 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 32 km
2002 MILNE/SQUIRREL 6,568 59 km
2016 BEULAH HILL 5,769 99 km
2018 APACHE COMPLEX 5,182 58 km
2009 QUARRY 5,141 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
April 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
May 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
June 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
October 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Divide has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 20°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.7").

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