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Weather & Climate in Hayden, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hayden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 113.0 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 6,345 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,345 ft (1,934 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 584/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4922°N, 107.2643°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Routt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
80 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 20, 1995 | 10 km NNW of Rangely, Colorado | M4.5 | 141 km | -3 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 31 km SE of Wamsutter, Wyoming | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado | M4.3 | 43 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 434km E of Wendover, Utah | M4.1 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M4.0 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M3.8 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming | M3.8 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Apr 22, 2017 | 4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado | M3.8 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Aug 18, 2009 | 19 km N of Craig, Colorado | M3.7 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming | M3.6 | 107 km | 1 km |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.5 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2017 | 24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado | M3.5 | 56 km | 13 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 10 km NW of Rangely, Colorado | M3.5 | 144 km | -3 km |
| Dec 10, 1999 | 11 km NE of Dinosaur, Colorado | M3.5 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming | M3.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1994 | 30 km W of Meeker, Colorado | M3.4 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.4 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2012 | 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado | M3.4 | 109 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 2015 | 5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming | M3.3 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2017 | 5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado | M3.3 | 109 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
14 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 21, 2006 | EF1 | 88 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2004 | EF1 | 40 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1984 | EF1 | 89 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1980 | EF1 | 24 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1974 | EF1 | 93 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 1974 | EF1 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 15, 1967 | EF1 | 92 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1957 | EF1 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2018 | EF0 | 65 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2018 | EF0 | 27 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2018 | EF0 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1995 | EF0 | 39 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1992 | EF0 | 51 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1986 | EF0 | 52 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: BEAVER CREEK (44,221 acres, 2016).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2016 | BEAVER CREEK | 44,221 | 82 km |
| 2020 | GRIZZLY CREEK | 30,705 | 99 km |
| 2018 | RYAN | 28,858 | 82 km |
| 2008 | MAYBERRY | 26,520 | 70 km |
| 2020 | MIDDLE FORK | 20,886 | 45 km |
| 1993 | WAPATI PEAK | 20,857 | 82 km |
| 2018 | SILVER CREEK | 20,725 | 64 km |
| 2018 | DIVIDE | 20,540 | 52 km |
| 2014 | ALKALI | 20,338 | 67 km |
| 2002 | MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (HINMAN) | 17,627 | 55 km |
| 2002 | BIG FISH | 17,273 | 55 km |
| 1988 | I DO | 16,253 | 79 km |
| 1996 | OPINION | 15,613 | 91 km |
| 2002 | MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (BURN RIDGE) | 15,478 | 54 km |
| 2002 | SPRING CREEK | 10,552 | 91 km |
| 2000 | WINTER VALLEY | 8,726 | 96 km |
| 2010 | ALKALI | 8,094 | 70 km |
| 2017 | WINTER VALLEY | 7,822 | 97 km |
| 2023 | IRON | 7,783 | 51 km |
| 2021 | MORGAN CREEK | 7,710 | 48 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
Hayden has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (1.3").