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Weather & Climate in Dove Creek, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dove Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 6,840 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,840 ft (2,085 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7668°N, 108.9072°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Dolores County County |
| Nearest Airport | Telluride Regional (TEX) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
67 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 | 57 km | 1 km |
| Sep 13, 1994 | 17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado | M4.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2000 | 29 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado | M4.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2013 | 22 km E of La Sal, Utah | M3.9 | 62 km | 1 km |
| May 31, 2022 | 37 km ENE of Thompson Springs, Utah | M3.8 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Jul 6, 1999 | 27 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado | M3.7 | 57 km | 2 km |
| Apr 22, 2017 | 4 km SSW of Bluff, Utah | M3.7 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Jun 3, 1999 | 28 km E of La Sal, Utah | M3.7 | 58 km | 1 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 10 km NE of Bluff, Utah | M3.6 | 68 km | 12 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 16 km S of Ophir, Colorado | M3.6 | 93 km | 7 km |
| Oct 14, 1993 | 36 km SW of Spanish Valley, Utah | M3.6 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Aug 2, 1991 | 59 km WNW of Blanding, Utah | M3.4 | 106 km | 6 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 34 km W of Delta, Colorado | M3.2 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Dec 15, 1997 | 7 km ENE of La Sal, Utah | M3.2 | 66 km | 6 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 16 km SSE of Monticello, Utah | M3.1 | 35 km | -1 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 19 km SSE of Monticello, Utah | M3.1 | 32 km | -3 km |
| Mar 15, 2000 | Colorado | M3.1 | 58 km | -1 km |
| Jun 6, 2002 | 29 km E of La Sal, Utah | M3.0 | 65 km | -1 km |
| May 8, 1998 | 15 km E of La Sal, Utah | M3.0 | 65 km | 3 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 32 km NE of Halls Crossing, Utah | M3.0 | 135 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
4 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 25, 1985 | EF2 | 55 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 4, 2005 | EF1 | 63 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1970 | EF1 | 49 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2011 | EF0 | 63 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 416 (55,123 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | 416 | 55,123 | 94 km |
| 2018 | BULL DRAW | 37,178 | 86 km |
| 2002 | BURN CANYON | 30,573 | 53 km |
| 2000 | BIRCHER | 23,317 | 75 km |
| 2018 | PLATEAU | 19,746 | 42 km |
| 2012 | WEBER | 10,898 | 77 km |
| 2021 | PACK CREEK | 8,859 | 85 km |
| 2009 | NARRAGUINNEP | 7,798 | 23 km |
| 2019 | DOE CANYON | 7,388 | 20 km |
| 1986 | UNNAMED | 6,205 | 34 km |
| 2012 | SUNRISE MINE | 5,905 | 77 km |
| 2002 | CANYONS COMPLEX (HANG DOG) | 5,668 | 71 km |
| 1986 | WESTTOE | 5,397 | 71 km |
| 1986 | HOGAN | 5,298 | 61 km |
| 2018 | BURRO | 5,242 | 77 km |
| 2000 | PONY | 5,224 | 71 km |
| 1996 | CHAPIN 5 | 4,832 | 69 km |
| 2000 | CONE MOUNTAIN | 4,708 | 94 km |
| 2004 | CAMPBELL | 4,429 | 78 km |
| 2002 | CANYONS COMPLEX (HAMMOND) | 3,859 | 74 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Dove Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.5").