Weather & Climate in Federal Heights, CO

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

Federal Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°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 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 44.8 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 5,407 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.4°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,407 ft (1,648 m)
Area	1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density	7,955/sq mi
Coordinates	39.8650°N, 105.0153°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Broomfield County County
Nearest Airport	Denver International (DEN) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"

62% below US avg

Snowfall 44.8"

Wettest Month (May) 2.72"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

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

16 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	66 km	10 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	126 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	85 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	75 km	1 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	94 km	5 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	103 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	76 km	2 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	85 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	74 km	6 km
Dec 31, 1995	6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M2.8	128 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2018	16 km SSW of Walden, Colorado	M2.7	141 km	2 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	85 km	5 km
Apr 18, 1998	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	85 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2025	7 km SE of Erie, Colorado	M2.7	16 km	9 km
Aug 23, 2016	2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado	M2.6	76 km	10 km
Jun 23, 2014	6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado	M2.5	76 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

711 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 161 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	43 km	6.7 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	46 km	38.7 mi	1
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	17 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 1982	EF3	42 km	3.0 mi	0
May 18, 1975	EF3	25 km	4.1 mi	0
May 15, 1952	EF3	64 km	7.4 mi	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	32 km	7.5 mi	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	83 km	8.8 mi	0
Jun 15, 2009	EF2	77 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 31, 1996	EF2	77 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	53 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1990	EF2	95 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	17 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	16 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	11 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 7, 1987	EF2	81 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1987	EF2	24 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1987	EF2	35 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	19 km	1.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	36 km	2.0 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	96 km
2020	EAST TROUBLESOME	188,924	93 km
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	75 km
2012	HIGH PARK	90,769	93 km
2020	WILLIAMS FORK	14,679	83 km
2013	BLACK FOREST	11,885	95 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	58 km
2000	BOBCAT	10,444	72 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	42 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	60 km
2004	PICNIC ROCK	9,014	97 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	72 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	18 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	38 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	58 km
2021	BIJOU	3,485	95 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	49 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	41 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	34 km
2011	CRYSTAL FIRE	2,855	81 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	35°F (1°C)	0.6 in
March	40°F (5°C)	1.7 in
April	47°F (9°C)	2.3 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
June	67°F (19°C)	1.9 in
July	75°F (24°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	1.6 in
September	62°F (17°C)	1.5 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.1 in
November	38°F (4°C)	1.2 in
December	32°F (0°C)	0.7 in	Coldest

Federal Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.6").

View full profile of Federal Heights, CO →