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Weather & Climate in Idledale, CO

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

Idledale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 80.8 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 6,596 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,596 ft (2,010 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,093/sq mi
Coordinates39.6689°N, 105.2432°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 80.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience66.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

31 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 56 km 10 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 108 km 5 km
Aug 21, 2012 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado M3.4 150 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 64 km 5 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 104 km 1 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 73 km 5 km
Jul 8, 1993 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado M3.1 136 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2008 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M3.1 139 km 5 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 83 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 64 km 5 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 48 km 2 km
Jan 1, 2003 6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado M2.9 142 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2019 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado M2.9 103 km 6 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 110 km 5 km
Oct 13, 2002 13 km S of Norrie, Colorado M2.8 132 km 5 km
Apr 12, 2015 5 km NE of Aspen, Colorado M2.8 140 km 5 km
Apr 11, 2021 9 km E of Woody Creek, Colorado M2.8 138 km 2 km
Jun 21, 2018 16 km SSW of Walden, Colorado M2.7 141 km 2 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 64 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 64 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

585 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 162 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015 EF3 66 km 6.7 mi 0
May 22, 2008 EF3 75 km 38.7 mi 1
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 28 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF3 63 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 24, 1979 EF3 95 km 4.3 mi 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF3 84 km 4.9 mi 0
May 18, 1975 EF3 46 km 4.1 mi 0
May 15, 1952 EF3 93 km 7.4 mi 0
Jun 7, 2021 EF2 60 km 7.5 mi 0
Jun 8, 2014 EF2 79 km 6.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 71 km 4.0 mi 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 74 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF2 28 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 35 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 44 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 1987 EF2 50 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 20, 1987 EF2 55 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1986 EF2 30 km 1.1 mi 0
Jun 8, 1986 EF2 58 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 19, 1985 EF2 36 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 90 km
2002 HAYMAN 129,417 50 km
2012 WALDO CANYON 20,112 86 km
2020 WILLIAMS FORK 14,679 66 km
2018 WESTON PASS 13,169 98 km
2013 BLACK FOREST 11,885 84 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 33 km
2000 BOBCAT 10,444 90 km
2020 CALWOOD 9,836 54 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 32 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 50 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 33 km
2010 FOURMILE CANYON 5,865 44 km
2002 BIG ELK 4,348 70 km
2012 LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE 3,436 25 km
2003 OVERLAND 3,232 52 km
2009 OLD STAGE 3,160 47 km
2011 CRYSTAL FIRE 2,855 99 km
2002 SCHOONOVER 2,821 48 km
2012 FERN LAKE 2,549 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.6 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in

Idledale has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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