Weather & Climate in Eldorado Springs, CO

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

Eldorado Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 326 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 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 92.8 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 5,664 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	51.5°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,664 ft (1,726 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density	138/sq mi
Coordinates	39.9393°N, 105.2491°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Broomfield County County
Nearest Airport	Denver International (DEN) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.2"

44% below US avg

Snowfall 92.8"

Wettest Month (May) 2.68"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	34.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	81.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

27 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	81 km	10 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	137 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	94 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	80 km	1 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	103 km	5 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	149 km	5 km
Feb 7, 2000	19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.0	141 km	5 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	86 km	5 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	94 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	78 km	6 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	76 km	2 km
Dec 31, 1995	6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M2.8	139 km	5 km
Oct 13, 2002	13 km S of Norrie, Colorado	M2.8	146 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2021	9 km E of Woody Creek, Colorado	M2.8	150 km	2 km
Apr 30, 2008	3 km SW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M2.8	149 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2018	16 km SSW of Walden, Colorado	M2.7	120 km	2 km
Feb 8, 2007	6 km S of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M2.7	146 km	5 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	94 km	5 km
Apr 18, 1998	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	94 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2025	7 km SE of Erie, Colorado	M2.7	24 km	9 km

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

Tornado History

634 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 159 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	37 km	6.7 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	53 km	38.7 mi	1
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	36 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 1982	EF3	63 km	3.0 mi	0
May 18, 1975	EF3	47 km	4.1 mi	0
May 15, 1952	EF3	72 km	7.4 mi	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	37 km	7.5 mi	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	97 km	8.8 mi	0
Jun 15, 2009	EF2	94 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 31, 1996	EF2	83 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	74 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1990	EF2	90 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	36 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	25 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	15 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 7, 1987	EF2	91 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1987	EF2	45 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1987	EF2	57 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	57 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	39 km	1.1 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	80 km
2020	EAST TROUBLESOME	188,924	71 km
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	80 km
2012	HIGH PARK	90,769	80 km
2020	WILLIAMS FORK	14,679	64 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	63 km
2000	BOBCAT	10,444	60 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	25 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	61 km
2004	PICNIC ROCK	9,014	87 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	80 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	6 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	17 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	41 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	55 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	23 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	17 km
2011	CRYSTAL FIRE	2,855	69 km
2002	SCHOONOVER	2,821	78 km
2012	FERN LAKE	2,549	59 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in	Driest
February	32°F (-0°C)	0.7 in
March	37°F (3°C)	1.7 in
April	44°F (6°C)	2.3 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
June	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in
July	73°F (23°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	1.8 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.6 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.2 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.1 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Eldorado Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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