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Weather & Climate in Ignacio, CO

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

Ignacio experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°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 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 6,523 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,523 ft (1,988 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density2,461/sq mi
Coordinates37.1180°N, 107.6376°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLa Plata County County
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional (FMN)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 33.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.0 / 100
Community Resilience48.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Sep 13, 1994 17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado M4.4 119 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 127 km 13 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 133 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 125 km 10 km
Mar 10, 2023 16 km S of Ophir, Colorado M3.6 69 km 7 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 123 km 5 km
May 10, 1991 24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado M3.4 101 km 5 km
Apr 9, 2021 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.3 122 km 5 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 145 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2021 4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.0 121 km 10 km
Jun 14, 2018 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 120 km 5 km
Jun 26, 2018 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 123 km 3 km
Feb 8, 2021 3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 124 km 6 km
Sep 1, 2024 7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 124 km 10 km
Jun 18, 2002 39 km SW of Creede, Colorado M2.9 63 km 5 km
May 2, 2013 2 km E of Loghill Village, Colorado M2.9 121 km 4 km
Jun 17, 2022 4 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico M2.8 116 km 3 km
Jan 17, 1994 6 km ENE of Loghill Village, Colorado M2.8 123 km 5 km
Jan 17, 2009 11 km NNW of Cañones, New Mexico M2.8 139 km 5 km
Sep 14, 1994 20 km ENE of Norwood, Colorado M2.8 127 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Oct 10, 1997 EF2 89 km 3.0 mi 0
Apr 25, 1985 EF2 87 km 0.5 mi 0
May 10, 1957 EF2 71 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 29, 2014 EF1 77 km 2.3 mi 0
Oct 5, 2004 EF1 22 km 2.5 mi 0
Aug 5, 1999 EF1 44 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 7, 1997 EF1 35 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 30, 1966 EF1 36 km 1.5 mi 0
Mar 21, 2020 EF0 79 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 10, 2015 EF0 71 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 18, 2013 EF0 73 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 10, 2013 EF0 98 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 18, 2011 EF0 95 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 29, 2002 EF0 31 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 53 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 53 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 25, 1999 EF0 56 km 0.3 mi 0
May 30, 1992 EF0 22 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 28, 1990 EF0 66 km 0.2 mi 0
May 28, 1963 EF0 55 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MISSIONARY RIDGE (68,919 acres, 2002).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2002 MISSIONARY RIDGE 68,919 37 km
2018 416 55,123 48 km
2013 PAPOOSE 46,991 77 km
2013 WEST FORK COMPLEX - EAST ZONE 34,441 91 km
2012 LITTLE SAND 26,240 46 km
2000 BIRCHER 23,317 69 km
2018 PLATEAU 19,746 92 km
2013 WEST FORK COMPLEX 18,775 76 km
1996 ARCHULETA 15,613 57 km
1994 UNNAMED 13,234 31 km
2012 WEBER 10,898 59 km
2001 SANDOVAL 6,773 30 km
2017 EIGHT FOUR TWO 5,954 22 km
2018 BURRO 5,242 60 km
2000 PONY 5,224 82 km
1996 CHAPIN 5 4,832 76 km
2016 GREATER GRACIA RX 3,960 36 km
2020 EAST CANYON 3,031 55 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,852 72 km
2012 VALLECITO 2,764 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
March 38°F (4°C) 1.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in

Ignacio has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.6").

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