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Weather & Climate in Greenwood Village, CO

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

Greenwood Village experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,639 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,639 ft (1,719 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²)
Population Density1,875/sq mi
Coordinates39.6159°N, 104.9117°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDenver County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 2.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

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 37 km 10 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 98 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 60 km 5 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 98 km 1 km
Jan 26, 2008 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M3.1 142 km 5 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 69 km 5 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 111 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2019 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado M2.9 97 km 6 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 60 km 5 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 61 km 2 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 100 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 60 km 5 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 60 km 5 km
Jun 13, 2025 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado M2.7 44 km 9 km
Sep 24, 2013 6 km NNE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M2.6 148 km 5 km
Aug 23, 2016 2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado M2.6 101 km 10 km
Jun 23, 2014 6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado M2.5 97 km 5 km
Jun 26, 2021 19 km WNW of Cañon City, Colorado M2.5 130 km 8 km
Aug 4, 1994 6 km NNE of Smeltertown, Colorado M2.5 146 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

734 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 176 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015 EF3 72 km 6.7 mi 0
May 22, 2008 EF3 70 km 38.7 mi 1
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 13 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF3 40 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 24, 1979 EF3 85 km 4.3 mi 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF3 77 km 4.9 mi 0
May 18, 1975 EF3 26 km 4.1 mi 0
May 15, 1952 EF3 85 km 7.4 mi 0
Jun 7, 2021 EF2 58 km 7.5 mi 0
May 7, 2016 EF2 93 km 8.8 mi 0
Jun 8, 2014 EF2 84 km 6.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 77 km 7.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 48 km 4.0 mi 0
May 10, 2004 EF2 83 km 6.0 mi 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 98 km 0.3 mi 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 100 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 31, 1996 EF2 98 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 48 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF2 13 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 43 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 55 km
2012 WALDO CANYON 20,112 77 km
2020 WILLIAMS FORK 14,679 95 km
2013 BLACK FOREST 11,885 66 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 40 km
2020 CALWOOD 9,836 70 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 45 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 47 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 45 km
2010 FOURMILE CANYON 5,865 63 km
2002 BIG ELK 4,348 86 km
2012 LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE 3,436 30 km
2003 OVERLAND 3,232 69 km
2009 OLD STAGE 3,160 62 km
2002 SCHOONOVER 2,821 50 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,692 99 km
2020 SUNDAY FIRE 2,204 68 km
2002 SNAKING 2,080 55 km
2023 403 1,767 89 km
2012 SPRINGER 1,665 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in
September 62°F (16°C) 1.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Greenwood Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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