Weather & Climate in Fountain, CO

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

Fountain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,573 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	50.5°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,573 ft (1,699 m)
Area	24.0 sq mi (62.2 km²)
Population Density	1,313/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6890°N, 104.6806°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	El Paso County County
Nearest Airport	Denver International (DEN) 81 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"

58% below US avg

Snowfall 32.5"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.68"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	94.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	58.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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	68 km	10 km
Aug 1, 1996	17 km NE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	149 km	5 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	21 km	5 km
Jan 2, 1998	21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado	M3.4	147 km	5 km
Feb 28, 2019	22 km NNW of Blanca, Colorado	M3.4	141 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	58 km	5 km
Feb 28, 2019	22 km N of Blanca, Colorado	M3.3	136 km	6 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	54 km	5 km
Jan 26, 2008	12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M3.1	83 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2003	4 km SW of Aguilar, Colorado	M3.0	147 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2014	23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado	M3.0	143 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	94 km	2 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	58 km	5 km
Aug 24, 2016	16 km ENE of Beulah Valley, Colorado	M2.9	61 km	3 km
May 2, 1992	11 km WSW of Aguilar, Colorado	M2.9	146 km	5 km
Jul 24, 2019	24 km N of Blanca, Colorado	M2.8	135 km	6 km
Dec 31, 1995	6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M2.8	20 km	5 km
Mar 26, 2014	20 km N of Blanca, Colorado	M2.7	138 km	3 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	58 km	5 km
Apr 18, 1998	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	58 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

355 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 27 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 6, 1990	EF3	85 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 24, 1979	EF3	27 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF3	40 km	4.9 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF3	84 km	11.9 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF2	74 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 2012	EF2	70 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 15, 2009	EF2	61 km	4.0 mi	0
May 10, 2004	EF2	88 km	6.0 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	30 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	29 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF2	55 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 19, 1985	EF2	95 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 21, 1984	EF2	49 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 4, 1983	EF2	72 km	8.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	44 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	45 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 11, 1977	EF2	12 km	1.0 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	95 km	5.6 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	89 km	4.6 mi	0
May 20, 1961	EF2	81 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: HAYMAN (129,417 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	79 km
1986	UNNAMED	25,771	41 km
2012	WALDO CANYON	20,112	35 km
2016	IMPACT AREA	19,918	14 km
2016	JUNKINS	19,023	73 km
1998	UNNAMED	18,218	14 km
2013	BLACK FOREST	11,885	40 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	91 km
2005	MASON	11,630	67 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	99 km
2008	TA-25	8,253	18 km
2024	RANGE 135	7,766	13 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	72 km
2002	MILNE/SQUIRREL	6,568	13 km
2016	BEULAH HILL	5,769	72 km
2008	ORDWAY CROWLEY CO	5,339	95 km
2011	KARVAL	5,322	93 km
2018	APACHE COMPLEX	5,182	25 km
2009	QUARRY	5,141	9 km
2017	MILNE	5,113	21 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	0.3 in	Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	0.4 in
March	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.4 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in
June	66°F (19°C)	1.9 in
July	72°F (22°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
September	61°F (16°C)	1.2 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
November	38°F (3°C)	0.6 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Fountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.3").

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