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Weather & Climate in Heeney, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Heeney has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 16°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 16.5 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 7,996 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,996 ft (2,437 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8740°N, 106.3042°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Summit County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 31, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado | M4.3 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Dec 25, 1994 | 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M4.0 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M3.8 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2009 | 19 km N of Craig, Colorado | M3.7 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.5 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2012 | 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado | M3.4 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.4 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2017 | 5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado | M3.3 | 116 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 2015 | 5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming | M3.3 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 1997 | 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado | M3.3 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jan 15, 2009 | 29 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming | M3.2 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado | M3.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado | M3.1 | 96 km | 2 km |
| Sep 2, 2024 | 21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado | M3.1 | 102 km | 2 km |
| Jul 8, 1993 | 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado | M3.1 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Sep 12, 1990 | 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado | M3.0 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado | M3.0 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 6 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M2.9 | 98 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado | M2.9 | 79 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
21 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 15, 1980 | EF2 | 94 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1977 | EF2 | 77 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1997 | EF1 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1996 | EF1 | 72 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1987 | EF1 | 99 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1984 | EF1 | 23 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1974 | EF1 | 57 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 1974 | EF1 | 50 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 1953 | EF1 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2018 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2018 | EF0 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2018 | EF0 | 74 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 28, 2012 | EF0 | 66 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2007 | EF0 | 62 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2004 | EF0 | 49 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1995 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1995 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1990 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 1988 | EF0 | 82 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1983 | EF0 | 97 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: EAST TROUBLESOME (188,924 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | EAST TROUBLESOME | 188,924 | 48 km |
| 2020 | GRIZZLY CREEK | 30,705 | 82 km |
| 2020 | MIDDLE FORK | 20,886 | 93 km |
| 2018 | SILVER CREEK | 20,725 | 47 km |
| 2002 | BIG FISH | 17,273 | 82 km |
| 2002 | MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (BURN RIDGE) | 15,478 | 98 km |
| 2020 | WILLIAMS FORK | 14,679 | 28 km |
| 2018 | WESTON PASS | 13,169 | 97 km |
| 2018 | LAKE CHRISTINE | 12,506 | 81 km |
| 2002 | COAL SEAM | 12,007 | 97 km |
| 2020 | CALWOOD | 9,836 | 89 km |
| 2000 | HIGH MEADOWS | 9,607 | 96 km |
| 2021 | MARSHALL | 6,286 | 96 km |
| 2002 | LOST LAKES | 5,888 | 79 km |
| 2010 | FOURMILE CANYON | 5,865 | 81 km |
| 2016 | LOST SOLAR | 5,141 | 95 km |
| 2021 | MUDDY SLIDE | 4,372 | 48 km |
| 2002 | BIG ELK | 4,348 | 88 km |
| 2002 | GREEN CREEK | 4,342 | 57 km |
| 2021 | SYLVAN | 3,480 | 59 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in |
Heeney has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 16°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.7") and October the driest (1.1").