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Weather & Climate in Maybell, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maybell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°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 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 55.3 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 5,916 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,916 ft (1,803 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5188°N, 108.0885°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Moffat County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vernal Regional (VEL) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
92 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 | 77 km | -3 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 31 km SE of Wamsutter, Wyoming | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado | M4.3 | 42 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 434km E of Wendover, Utah | M4.1 | 82 km | 4 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M4.0 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 1990 | 28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah | M4.0 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M3.8 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2017 | 4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado | M3.8 | 78 km | 7 km |
| Nov 8, 1991 | 17 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah | M3.7 | 116 km | 4 km |
| Aug 18, 2009 | 19 km N of Craig, Colorado | M3.7 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 1991 | 27 km SSW of Jensen, Utah | M3.7 | 124 km | -3 km |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming | M3.6 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Nov 11, 2000 | 14 km SE of Jensen, Utah | M3.6 | 101 km | -3 km |
| Apr 20, 2017 | 24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado | M3.5 | 25 km | 13 km |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.5 | 90 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 10 km NW of Rangely, Colorado | M3.5 | 80 km | -3 km |
| Dec 10, 1999 | 11 km NE of Dinosaur, Colorado | M3.5 | 73 km | 8 km |
| Aug 21, 2012 | 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado | M3.4 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 1994 | 30 km W of Meeker, Colorado | M3.4 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.4 | 99 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
13 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 26, 2006 | EF1 | 82 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2006 | EF1 | 54 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2004 | EF1 | 72 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1980 | EF1 | 89 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1957 | EF1 | 56 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2018 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2009 | EF0 | 81 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 30, 2006 | EF0 | 32 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2003 | EF0 | 79 km | — | 0 |
| Jul 30, 1999 | EF0 | 71 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1992 | EF0 | 63 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1989 | EF0 | 61 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1986 | EF0 | 33 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: MAYBERRY (26,520 acres, 2008).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2008 | MAYBERRY | 26,520 | 35 km |
| 1993 | WAPATI PEAK | 20,857 | 14 km |
| 2018 | DIVIDE | 20,540 | 38 km |
| 2014 | ALKALI | 20,338 | 29 km |
| 2017 | DEAD DOG | 17,821 | 72 km |
| 2002 | BIG FISH | 17,273 | 92 km |
| 1988 | I DO | 16,253 | 15 km |
| 1996 | OPINION | 15,613 | 26 km |
| 2017 | PEEKABOO | 11,985 | 68 km |
| 2000 | WINTER VALLEY | 8,726 | 32 km |
| 2018 | BOONE DRAW | 8,656 | 43 km |
| 2000 | BUSTERFLAT | 8,501 | 74 km |
| 2010 | ALKALI | 8,094 | 17 km |
| 2017 | WINTER VALLEY | 7,822 | 31 km |
| 2023 | IRON | 7,783 | 39 km |
| 2004 | GREASEWOOD WFU | 6,963 | 59 km |
| 2012 | WOLF | 6,748 | 37 km |
| 2018 | INDIAN VALLEY | 6,376 | 35 km |
| 2002 | LOST LAKES | 5,888 | 90 km |
| 2008 | PRONG | 5,775 | 23 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in |
Maybell has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.8").