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Weather & Climate in Fraser, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fraser 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 8,894 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 | 8,894 ft (2,711 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9233°N, 105.8053°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Gilpin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
55 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Aug 9, 2001 | 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M4.0 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Dec 25, 1994 | 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado | M4.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M3.8 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.5 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.4 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2012 | 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado | M3.4 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 1997 | 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado | M3.3 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jan 15, 2009 | 29 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming | M3.2 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado | M3.2 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Jul 8, 1993 | 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado | M3.1 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Sep 2, 2024 | 21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado | M3.1 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado | M3.1 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado | M3.1 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Sep 12, 1990 | 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado | M3.0 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado | M3.0 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado | M2.9 | 118 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado | M2.9 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.9 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 6 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M2.9 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.9 | 78 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
246 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 151 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 4, 2015 | EF3 | 72 km | 6.7 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2008 | EF3 | 96 km | 38.7 mi | 1 |
| Jun 15, 1988 | EF3 | 78 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1975 | EF3 | 93 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 2021 | EF2 | 81 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1988 | EF2 | 78 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1988 | EF2 | 72 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1988 | EF2 | 63 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1987 | EF2 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1986 | EF2 | 81 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1985 | EF2 | 91 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1984 | EF2 | 99 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1981 | EF2 | 71 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1981 | EF2 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 15, 1980 | EF2 | 51 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1978 | EF2 | 96 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1977 | EF2 | 76 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1976 | EF2 | 90 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1976 | EF2 | 96 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1976 | EF2 | 80 km | 5.4 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 | 38 km |
| 2002 | HAYMAN | 129,417 | 90 km |
| 2012 | HIGH PARK | 90,769 | 90 km |
| 2018 | SILVER CREEK | 20,725 | 75 km |
| 2020 | WILLIAMS FORK | 14,679 | 18 km |
| 1996 | BUFFALO CREEK | 11,690 | 77 km |
| 2000 | BOBCAT | 10,444 | 75 km |
| 2020 | CALWOOD | 9,836 | 48 km |
| 2000 | HIGH MEADOWS | 9,607 | 69 km |
| 2001 | MVD PSFRXASST 4 | 7,375 | 96 km |
| 2021 | MARSHALL | 6,286 | 53 km |
| 2010 | FOURMILE CANYON | 5,865 | 39 km |
| 2021 | MUDDY SLIDE | 4,372 | 84 km |
| 2002 | BIG ELK | 4,348 | 52 km |
| 2002 | GREEN CREEK | 4,342 | 85 km |
| 2021 | SYLVAN | 3,480 | 95 km |
| 2012 | LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE | 3,436 | 74 km |
| 2003 | OVERLAND | 3,232 | 45 km |
| 2009 | OLD STAGE | 3,160 | 48 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in |
Fraser has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 15°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.6") and October the driest (1.4").