Weather & Climate in Marble, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marble has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 203.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49. 59% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 8,007 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,007 ft (2,441 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 656/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0717°N, 107.1907°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Garfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 49.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.3 / 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
50 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 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado | M4.3 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M4.0 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M3.8 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2012 | 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado | M3.4 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 1994 | 30 km W of Meeker, Colorado | M3.4 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.4 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2017 | 5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado | M3.3 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 34 km W of Delta, Colorado | M3.2 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 1993 | 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado | M3.1 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado | M3.1 | 58 km | 2 km |
| Sep 12, 1990 | 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado | M3.0 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Mar 19, 2002 | 40 km NNE of Loma, Colorado | M2.9 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.9 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Dec 5, 2000 | 10 km NNW of Redstone, Colorado | M2.9 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado | M2.9 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 1994 | 36 km NNE of Loma, Colorado | M2.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado | M2.9 | 80 km | 5 km |
| May 2, 2013 | 2 km E of Loghill Village, Colorado | M2.9 | 108 km | 4 km |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 6 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M2.9 | 65 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
10 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 20, 1975 | EF2 | 13 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2015 | EF1 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2005 | EF1 | 84 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2004 | EF1 | 57 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2002 | EF1 | 94 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2000 | EF1 | 95 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 1974 | EF1 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2009 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2004 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1994 | EF0 | 88 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: GRIZZLY CREEK (30,705 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | GRIZZLY CREEK | 30,705 | 59 km |
| 2012 | PINE RIDGE | 13,862 | 100 km |
| 2018 | LAKE CHRISTINE | 12,506 | 41 km |
| 2002 | COAL SEAM | 12,007 | 58 km |
| 2002 | SPRING CREEK | 10,552 | 74 km |
| 2016 | LOST SOLAR | 5,141 | 93 km |
| 1987 | BATTLEMENT | 3,839 | 80 km |
| 1994 | WAKE | 3,834 | 48 km |
| 2021 | SYLVAN | 3,480 | 58 km |
| 2023 | SPRING CREEK | 3,279 | 80 km |
| 2004 | MCGRUDER | 2,998 | 58 km |
| 2018 | CACHE CREEK | 2,690 | 71 km |
| 1994 | SO. CANYON | 2,014 | 59 km |
| 2023 | THREEMILE CREEK RX | 1,863 | 99 km |
| 2023 | LOWLINE | 1,855 | 41 km |
| 1988 | FLAT IRON | 1,679 | 69 km |
| 2008 | COAL CREEK WFU | 1,559 | 87 km |
| 2010 | MEADOW CREEK | 1,432 | 77 km |
| 2001 | BATTLEMENT | 1,401 | 66 km |
| 2002 | WILEY RIDG | 1,396 | 54 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in |
Marble has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (1.1").