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Weather & Climate in Grand View Estates, CO

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

Grand View Estates experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°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 15.0 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 5,818 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,818 ft (1,773 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density736/sq mi
Coordinates39.5430°N, 104.8226°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDenver County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.0"
60% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 2.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.8 / 100
Community Resilience68.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 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 28 km 10 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 91 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 55 km 5 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 104 km 1 km
Jan 26, 2008 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M3.1 138 km 5 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 64 km 5 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 120 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2019 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado M2.9 104 km 6 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 55 km 5 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 63 km 2 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 92 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 55 km 5 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 55 km 5 km
Jun 13, 2025 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado M2.7 53 km 9 km
Sep 24, 2013 6 km NNE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M2.6 144 km 5 km
Aug 23, 2016 2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado M2.6 108 km 10 km
Jun 23, 2014 6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado M2.5 103 km 5 km
Jun 26, 2021 19 km WNW of Cañon City, Colorado M2.5 126 km 8 km
Aug 4, 1994 6 km NNE of Smeltertown, Colorado M2.5 145 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

774 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 175 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015 EF3 82 km 6.7 mi 0
May 22, 2008 EF3 77 km 38.7 mi 1
Jun 6, 1990 EF3 93 km 7.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 23 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF3 40 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 24, 1979 EF3 78 km 4.3 mi 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF3 70 km 4.9 mi 0
May 18, 1975 EF3 30 km 4.1 mi 0
May 15, 1952 EF3 90 km 7.4 mi 0
Jun 7, 2021 EF2 67 km 7.5 mi 0
May 7, 2016 EF2 95 km 8.8 mi 0
Jun 8, 2014 EF2 82 km 6.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 66 km 7.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 37 km 4.0 mi 0
May 10, 2004 EF2 73 km 6.0 mi 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 87 km 0.3 mi 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 89 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 46 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF2 23 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 50 km 0.5 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 54 km
2012 WALDO CANYON 20,112 69 km
2013 BLACK FOREST 11,885 57 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 42 km
2020 CALWOOD 9,836 80 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 49 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 45 km
2002 MILNE/SQUIRREL 6,568 94 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 56 km
2010 FOURMILE CANYON 5,865 74 km
2009 QUARRY 5,141 98 km
2017 MILNE 5,113 98 km
1997 UNNAMED 4,380 94 km
2002 BIG ELK 4,348 97 km
2012 LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE 3,436 33 km
2003 OVERLAND 3,232 80 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,188 94 km
2009 OLD STAGE 3,160 72 km
2018 RANGE 5 2,888 95 km
2002 SCHOONOVER 2,821 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 0.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
September 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Grand View Estates has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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