Weather & Climate in Echo Hills, CO

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

Echo Hills has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 80.8 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 9,045 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	44.7°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	9,045 ft (2,757 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	646/sq mi
Coordinates	39.6747°N, 105.4134°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Jefferson County County
Nearest Airport	Denver International (DEN) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"

51% below US avg

Snowfall 80.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	94.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	11.4 / 100
Community Resilience	66.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

34 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	67 km	10 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	113 km	5 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	136 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	69 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	112 km	1 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	77 km	5 km
Jan 26, 2008	12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M3.1	137 km	5 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	122 km	5 km
Feb 7, 2000	19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.0	148 km	5 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	68 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2003	6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado	M2.9	129 km	5 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	69 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	45 km	2 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	110 km	6 km
Apr 12, 2015	5 km NE of Aspen, Colorado	M2.8	126 km	5 km
Oct 13, 2002	13 km S of Norrie, Colorado	M2.8	119 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2021	9 km E of Woody Creek, Colorado	M2.8	125 km	2 km
Dec 31, 1995	6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M2.8	115 km	5 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	69 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2018	16 km SSW of Walden, Colorado	M2.7	131 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

496 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 153 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	70 km	6.7 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	84 km	38.7 mi	1
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	42 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 1982	EF3	77 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF3	90 km	4.9 mi	0
May 18, 1975	EF3	60 km	4.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	68 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF2	77 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 2009	EF2	82 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	88 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	42 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	42 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	52 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1987	EF2	63 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1987	EF2	69 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	44 km	1.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	72 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 19, 1985	EF2	49 km	0.5 mi	0
May 18, 1984	EF2	81 km	5.0 mi	0
May 18, 1984	EF2	87 km	5.0 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	79 km
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	52 km
2012	WALDO CANYON	20,112	93 km
2020	WILLIAMS FORK	14,679	52 km
2018	WESTON PASS	13,169	89 km
2013	BLACK FOREST	11,885	94 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	36 km
2000	BOBCAT	10,444	89 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	54 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	31 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	55 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	37 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	42 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	68 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	31 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	51 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	48 km
2011	CRYSTAL FIRE	2,855	99 km
2002	SCHOONOVER	2,821	52 km
2012	FERN LAKE	2,549	79 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.9 in	Driest
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.9 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.4 in
April	36°F (2°C)	1.9 in
May	46°F (8°C)	2.2 in
June	55°F (13°C)	1.9 in
July	65°F (18°C)	2.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	59°F (15°C)	2.3 in
September	52°F (11°C)	1.5 in
October	42°F (6°C)	1.2 in
November	31°F (-0°C)	1.0 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	1.1 in	Coldest

Echo Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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