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Weather & Climate in Eagle, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eagle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 297 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 6,657 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 38.8°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,657 ft (2,029 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,281/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6432°N, 106.8213°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Eagle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
58 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 31, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado | M4.3 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M4.0 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M3.8 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2009 | 19 km N of Craig, Colorado | M3.7 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2017 | 24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado | M3.5 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.5 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2012 | 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado | M3.4 | 19 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.4 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 1994 | 30 km W of Meeker, Colorado | M3.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2017 | 5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado | M3.3 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Jan 15, 2009 | 29 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming | M3.2 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Sep 2, 2024 | 21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado | M3.1 | 109 km | 2 km |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado | M3.1 | 46 km | 2 km |
| Jul 8, 1993 | 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado | M3.1 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Sep 12, 1990 | 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado | M3.0 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado | M3.0 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 2000 | 10 km NNW of Redstone, Colorado | M2.9 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 6 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M2.9 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado | M2.9 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.9 | 123 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
8 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 13, 1977 | EF2 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1975 | EF2 | 62 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1984 | EF1 | 61 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1974 | EF1 | 99 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 1974 | EF1 | 3 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 2018 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2004 | EF0 | 2 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1995 | EF0 | 84 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: EAST TROUBLESOME (188,924 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | EAST TROUBLESOME | 188,924 | 96 km |
| 2020 | GRIZZLY CREEK | 30,705 | 32 km |
| 2018 | SILVER CREEK | 20,725 | 69 km |
| 2002 | BIG FISH | 17,273 | 54 km |
| 2020 | WILLIAMS FORK | 14,679 | 75 km |
| 2018 | WESTON PASS | 13,169 | 97 km |
| 2018 | LAKE CHRISTINE | 12,506 | 31 km |
| 2002 | COAL SEAM | 12,007 | 48 km |
| 2002 | SPRING CREEK | 10,552 | 57 km |
| 2002 | LOST LAKES | 5,888 | 59 km |
| 2018 | CABIN LAKE | 5,765 | 73 km |
| 2016 | LOST SOLAR | 5,141 | 58 km |
| 2021 | MUDDY SLIDE | 4,372 | 56 km |
| 2002 | GREEN CREEK | 4,342 | 74 km |
| 2021 | SYLVAN | 3,480 | 23 km |
| 1994 | UTE CREEK | 3,225 | 66 km |
| 2018 | CACHE CREEK | 2,690 | 96 km |
| 1994 | SO. CANYON | 2,014 | 51 km |
| 2016 | RX MILLER CREEK-HAY FLATS | 1,739 | 86 km |
| 1988 | FLAT IRON | 1,679 | 86 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in |
Eagle has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 19°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.6") and February the driest (1.0").