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Weather & Climate in Durango, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Durango experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 63.7 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 6,527 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,527 ft (1,989 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,089/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2654°N, 107.8782°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | La Plata County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
38 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 | 145 km | 1 km |
| May 27, 2000 | 29 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1994 | 17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1999 | 27 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado | M3.7 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Apr 22, 2017 | 4 km SSW of Bluff, Utah | M3.7 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Jun 3, 1999 | 28 km E of La Sal, Utah | M3.7 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 10 km NE of Bluff, Utah | M3.6 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 16 km S of Ophir, Colorado | M3.6 | 50 km | 7 km |
| Sep 14, 2009 | 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico | M3.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 1991 | 24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado | M3.4 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico | M3.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 16 km SSE of Monticello, Utah | M3.1 | 136 km | -1 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 19 km SSE of Monticello, Utah | M3.1 | 132 km | -3 km |
| Mar 15, 2000 | Colorado | M3.1 | 146 km | -1 km |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico | M3.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2018 | 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico | M3.0 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 1998 | 23 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado | M3.0 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico | M3.0 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Feb 4, 1999 | 28 km E of La Sal, Utah | M3.0 | 146 km | 0 km |
| May 2, 2013 | 2 km E of Loghill Village, Colorado | M2.9 | 105 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 10, 1997 | EF2 | 96 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 1985 | EF2 | 63 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1957 | EF2 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 5, 2004 | EF1 | 13 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 5, 1999 | EF1 | 31 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1997 | EF1 | 29 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1970 | EF1 | 84 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 1966 | EF1 | 57 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2020 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 2015 | EF0 | 77 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2013 | EF0 | 75 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2013 | EF0 | 87 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2011 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 29, 2002 | EF0 | 7 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2000 | EF0 | 47 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2000 | EF0 | 47 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 1999 | EF0 | 75 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1992 | EF0 | 18 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 28, 1990 | EF0 | 66 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1963 | EF0 | 62 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: MISSIONARY RIDGE (68,919 acres, 2002).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2002 | MISSIONARY RIDGE | 68,919 | 27 km |
| 2018 | 416 | 55,123 | 25 km |
| 2013 | PAPOOSE | 46,991 | 80 km |
| 2012 | LITTLE SAND | 26,240 | 56 km |
| 2000 | BIRCHER | 23,317 | 47 km |
| 2018 | PLATEAU | 19,746 | 65 km |
| 2013 | WEST FORK COMPLEX | 18,775 | 87 km |
| 1996 | ARCHULETA | 15,613 | 83 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 13,234 | 17 km |
| 2012 | WEBER | 10,898 | 34 km |
| 2009 | NARRAGUINNEP | 7,798 | 84 km |
| 2019 | DOE CANYON | 7,388 | 89 km |
| 2001 | SANDOVAL | 6,773 | 55 km |
| 2017 | EIGHT FOUR TWO | 5,954 | 42 km |
| 1986 | HOGAN | 5,298 | 96 km |
| 2018 | BURRO | 5,242 | 34 km |
| 2000 | PONY | 5,224 | 61 km |
| 1996 | CHAPIN 5 | 4,832 | 53 km |
| 2016 | GREATER GRACIA RX | 3,960 | 60 km |
| 1996 | DISAPPOINTMENT | 3,642 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in |
Durango has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.8").