Weather & Climate in Georgetown, CO

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

Georgetown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 105.9 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 8,458 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	42.2°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,458 ft (2,578 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density	1,082/sq mi
Coordinates	39.7179°N, 105.6945°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Clear Creek County County
Nearest Airport	Denver International (DEN) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 105.9"

Wettest Month (Apr) 2.64"

Driest Month (Oct) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	46.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	51.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	No Rating
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very High

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	144 km	5 km
Dec 25, 1994	9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado	M4.0	90 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2006	1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M3.8	150 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2011	17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.5	138 km	5 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	129 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2011	12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.4	129 km	5 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	112 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	86 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	125 km	1 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	91 km	5 km
Jan 26, 2008	12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M3.1	142 km	5 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	103 km	5 km
Feb 1, 2019	3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado	M3.1	143 km	2 km
Feb 7, 2000	19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.0	128 km	5 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	44 km	5 km
May 1, 2009	21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado	M2.9	131 km	5 km
Dec 5, 2000	10 km NNW of Redstone, Colorado	M2.9	146 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2003	6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado	M2.9	111 km	5 km
Oct 18, 2024	6 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M2.9	147 km	5 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	86 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

332 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 152 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	79 km	6.7 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	99 km	38.7 mi	1
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	65 km	2.5 mi	0
May 18, 1975	EF3	83 km	4.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	82 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF2	85 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	65 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	69 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	59 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 2, 1987	EF2	84 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1987	EF2	92 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	94 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	68 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 19, 1985	EF2	74 km	0.5 mi	0
May 18, 1984	EF2	98 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 3, 1981	EF2	63 km	2.3 mi	0
Jun 3, 1981	EF2	55 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 15, 1980	EF2	53 km	1.5 mi	0
May 17, 1978	EF2	81 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	56 km	1.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST TROUBLESOME (188,924 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	EAST TROUBLESOME	188,924	63 km
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	66 km
2018	SILVER CREEK	20,725	95 km
2020	WILLIAMS FORK	14,679	28 km
2018	WESTON PASS	13,169	81 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	53 km
2000	BOBCAT	10,444	91 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	58 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	45 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	72 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	51 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	46 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	68 km
2021	SYLVAN	3,480	93 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	52 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	55 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	55 km
2011	CRYSTAL FIRE	2,855	99 km
2002	SCHOONOVER	2,821	67 km
2012	FERN LAKE	2,549	71 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	2.1 in
February	19°F (-7°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
March	22°F (-6°C)	2.4 in
April	27°F (-3°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
May	37°F (3°C)	2.4 in
June	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in
July	63°F (17°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	51°F (11°C)	2.3 in
September	44°F (7°C)	1.8 in
October	35°F (2°C)	1.5 in	Driest
November	24°F (-4°C)	1.9 in
December	19°F (-7°C)	2.1 in

Georgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 19°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.6") and October the driest (1.5").

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