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Weather & Climate in Goldfield, CO

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

Goldfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 62°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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 9,930 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,930 ft (3,027 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,143/sq mi
Coordinates38.7176°N, 105.1253°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyTeller County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
83 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience46.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

29 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 69 km 10 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 18 km 5 km
Feb 28, 2019 22 km NNW of Blanca, Colorado M3.4 127 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 43 km 5 km
Feb 28, 2019 22 km N of Blanca, Colorado M3.3 124 km 6 km
Jan 26, 2008 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M3.1 50 km 5 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 34 km 5 km
Jul 8, 1993 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado M3.1 149 km 5 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 144 km 5 km
Aug 24, 2016 16 km ENE of Beulah Valley, Colorado M2.9 69 km 3 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 69 km 2 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 43 km 5 km
Jan 1, 2003 6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado M2.9 149 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 19 km 5 km
Oct 13, 2002 13 km S of Norrie, Colorado M2.8 143 km 5 km
Jul 24, 2019 24 km N of Blanca, Colorado M2.8 122 km 6 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 43 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 43 km 5 km
Jun 13, 2025 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado M2.7 144 km 9 km
Mar 26, 2014 20 km N of Blanca, Colorado M2.7 126 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

251 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 26 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 24, 1979 EF3 23 km 4.3 mi 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF3 25 km 4.9 mi 0
Jun 8, 2014 EF2 40 km 6.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 96 km 7.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 72 km 4.0 mi 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 64 km 0.3 mi 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 66 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF2 92 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 19, 1985 EF2 93 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 21, 1984 EF2 69 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 4, 1983 EF2 83 km 8.0 mi 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF2 91 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF2 33 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF2 48 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1977 EF2 27 km 1.0 mi 0
May 20, 1961 EF2 79 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 4, 1960 EF2 82 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 9, 2024 EF1 9 km 0.9 mi 0
Jul 20, 2023 EF1 23 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 22, 2023 EF1 94 km 6.3 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 58 km
1986 UNNAMED 25,771 75 km
2012 WALDO CANYON 20,112 28 km
2016 IMPACT AREA 19,918 34 km
2016 JUNKINS 19,023 64 km
1998 UNNAMED 18,218 35 km
2016 HAYDEN PASS 17,977 73 km
2018 WESTON PASS 13,169 85 km
2013 BLACK FOREST 11,885 52 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 74 km
2005 MASON 11,630 63 km
2019 DECKER 9,875 82 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 79 km
2008 TA-25 8,253 26 km
2024 RANGE 135 7,766 34 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 57 km
2002 MILNE/SQUIRREL 6,568 51 km
2016 BEULAH HILL 5,769 74 km
2018 APACHE COMPLEX 5,182 36 km
2009 QUARRY 5,141 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.9 in
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.5 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
May 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
June 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
October 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Goldfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 20°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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