Weather & Climate in Eldora, CO

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

Eldora has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 57°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 143.2 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 9,874 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	36.0°F
	33% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-10°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	9,874 ft (3,010 m)
Area	4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density	106/sq mi
Coordinates	39.9583°N, 105.5850°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Gilpin County County
Nearest Airport	Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 143.2"

Wettest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Driest Month (Oct) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	6.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	12.8 / 100
Community Resilience	79.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	No Rating
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

45 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	100 km	10 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	148 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2011	17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.5	133 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2011	12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.4	124 km	5 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	129 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	104 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	100 km	1 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	126 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	111 km	5 km
Sep 2, 2024	21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.1	142 km	2 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	60 km	5 km
Feb 7, 2000	19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.0	116 km	5 km
May 1, 2009	21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado	M2.9	141 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2003	6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado	M2.9	135 km	5 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	104 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	99 km	6 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	77 km	2 km
Oct 27, 2013	17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado	M2.8	132 km	1 km
Oct 13, 2002	13 km S of Norrie, Colorado	M2.8	124 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2021	9 km E of Woody Creek, Colorado	M2.8	126 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

409 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 157 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	54 km	6.7 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	77 km	38.7 mi	1
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	61 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 1982	EF3	91 km	3.0 mi	0
May 18, 1975	EF3	75 km	4.1 mi	0
May 15, 1952	EF3	96 km	7.4 mi	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	62 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 1990	EF2	100 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	61 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	53 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	44 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 2, 1987	EF2	73 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1987	EF2	85 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	85 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	64 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 19, 1985	EF2	78 km	0.5 mi	0
May 18, 1984	EF2	87 km	5.0 mi	0
May 18, 1984	EF2	90 km	5.0 mi	0
May 18, 1984	EF2	80 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 25, 1982	EF2	94 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: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	CAMERON PEAK	208,910	74 km
2020	EAST TROUBLESOME	188,924	46 km
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	86 km
2012	HIGH PARK	90,769	80 km
2018	SILVER CREEK	20,725	91 km
2020	WILLIAMS FORK	14,679	37 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	71 km
2000	BOBCAT	10,444	62 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	31 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	65 km
2004	PICNIC ROCK	9,014	90 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	90 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	34 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	20 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	39 km
2002	GREEN CREEK	4,342	100 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	66 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	28 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	30 km
2011	CRYSTAL FIRE	2,855	71 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-10°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	22°F (-6°C)	1.4 in
March	25°F (-4°C)	1.8 in
April	31°F (-1°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
May	40°F (5°C)	2.2 in
June	50°F (10°C)	1.9 in
July	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	54°F (12°C)	2.2 in
September	47°F (8°C)	1.7 in
October	38°F (3°C)	1.3 in	Driest
November	27°F (-3°C)	1.5 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.7 in

Eldora has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 15°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.3") and October the driest (1.3").

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