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Weather & Climate in Maysville, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maysville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°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 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 36.7 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 9,937 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,937 ft (3,029 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5260°N, 106.2194°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Chaffee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
42 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 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 1995 | 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado | M3.5 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2012 | 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado | M3.4 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 1991 | 24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado | M3.4 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2019 | 22 km NNW of Blanca, Colorado | M3.4 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2019 | 22 km N of Blanca, Colorado | M3.3 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Jan 18, 1997 | 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado | M3.3 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado | M3.1 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 1993 | 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado | M3.1 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado | M3.1 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Sep 12, 1990 | 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado | M3.0 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 2000 | 10 km NNW of Redstone, Colorado | M2.9 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 39 km SW of Creede, Colorado | M2.9 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 16 km ENE of Beulah Valley, Colorado | M2.9 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado | M2.9 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.9 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.9 | 106 km | 2 km |
| May 2, 2013 | 2 km E of Loghill Village, Colorado | M2.9 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Jan 20, 2017 | 4 km NW of Redstone, Colorado | M2.8 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2021 | 9 km E of Woody Creek, Colorado | M2.8 | 97 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
33 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 2014 | EF2 | 84 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1977 | EF2 | 85 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1960 | EF2 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | EF1 | 99 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2014 | EF1 | 95 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2009 | EF1 | 78 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 23, 2008 | EF1 | 77 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1991 | EF1 | 45 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1985 | EF1 | 87 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 1983 | EF1 | 96 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1980 | EF1 | 69 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| Feb 13, 1954 | EF1 | 79 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | EF0 | 83 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2021 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 2019 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 2018 | EF0 | 66 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 2018 | EF0 | 56 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2014 | EF0 | 96 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2014 | EF0 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2013 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
15 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HAYDEN PASS (17,977 acres, 2016).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2016 | HAYDEN PASS | 17,977 | 47 km |
| 2018 | WESTON PASS | 13,169 | 59 km |
| 2019 | DECKER | 9,875 | 22 km |
| 2011 | DUCKETT | 4,705 | 57 km |
| 2002 | IRON MOUNTAIN | 3,955 | 69 km |
| 2013 | ROYAL GORGE | 3,290 | 79 km |
| 1988 | DINOSAUR | 2,147 | 90 km |
| 2023 | THREEMILE CREEK RX | 1,863 | 19 km |
| 2023 | LOWLINE | 1,855 | 77 km |
| 2023 | 403 | 1,767 | 85 km |
| 2012 | SPRINGER | 1,665 | 83 km |
| 2022 | HIGH PARK | 1,605 | 86 km |
| 2018 | CHATEAU | 1,414 | 86 km |
| 2002 | WILEY RIDG | 1,396 | 68 km |
| 2008 | NASH RANCH | 1,107 | 79 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.9 in |
Maysville has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (1.4").