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Weather & Climate in Estes Park, CO

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

Estes Park has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 316 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 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 104.0 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 7,595 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,595 ft (2,315 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Population Density877/sq mi
Coordinates40.3670°N, 105.5339°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBoulder County County
Nearest AirportNorthern Colorado Regional (FNL)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 104.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.32"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience91.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Dec 25, 1994 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado M4.0 135 km 10 km
Mar 19, 2022 5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming M3.8 140 km 11 km
Jun 6, 2011 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.5 127 km 5 km
Apr 10, 2011 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.4 119 km 5 km
Mar 29, 2022 10 km NNW of Ryan Park, Wyoming M3.3 145 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 146 km 5 km
May 4, 2015 5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming M3.3 140 km 5 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 79 km 1 km
Jan 15, 2009 29 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming M3.2 134 km 5 km
Sep 2, 2024 21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M3.1 129 km 2 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 94 km 5 km
Feb 7, 2000 19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M3.0 99 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 146 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2019 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado M2.9 77 km 6 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 122 km 2 km
Oct 27, 2013 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado M2.8 126 km 1 km
Jul 30, 2000 7 km SW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M2.8 115 km 5 km
Apr 30, 2008 3 km SW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M2.8 113 km 5 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 146 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 146 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

384 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 150 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015 EF3 41 km 6.7 mi 0
May 22, 2008 EF3 68 km 38.7 mi 1
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 88 km 2.5 mi 0
May 18, 1975 EF3 93 km 4.1 mi 0
Apr 23, 1960 EF3 78 km 17.2 mi 0
May 15, 1952 EF3 82 km 7.4 mi 0
Jun 7, 2021 EF2 59 km 7.5 mi 0
May 22, 2008 EF2 74 km 25.1 mi 0
Jul 31, 1996 EF2 86 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 9, 1990 EF2 62 km 23.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF2 88 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 61 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 63 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 7, 1987 EF2 99 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 1987 EF2 87 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1986 EF2 99 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1986 EF2 90 km 1.1 mi 0
May 18, 1984 EF2 78 km 5.0 mi 0
May 18, 1984 EF2 86 km 5.0 mi 0
May 18, 1984 EF2 84 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: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 CAMERON PEAK 208,910 28 km
2020 EAST TROUBLESOME 188,924 42 km
2012 HIGH PARK 90,769 36 km
2018 BADGER CREEK 20,752 91 km
2018 SILVER CREEK 20,725 91 km
2020 WILLIAMS FORK 14,679 71 km
2012 SQUIRREL CREEK 10,768 98 km
2000 BOBCAT 10,444 23 km
2020 CALWOOD 9,836 30 km
2004 PICNIC ROCK 9,014 47 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 54 km
2010 FOURMILE CANYON 5,865 37 km
2002 BIG ELK 4,348 13 km
2002 GREEN CREEK 4,342 97 km
2003 OVERLAND 3,232 30 km
2009 OLD STAGE 3,160 38 km
2011 CRYSTAL FIRE 2,855 28 km
2012 FERN LAKE 2,549 11 km
2020 SUNDAY FIRE 2,204 84 km
2017 CATTLE DRIVE 2,200 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in
April 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
May 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.4 in

Estes Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 23°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.2").

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