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Weather & Climate in Meeker, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Meeker has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°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 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 6,443 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,443 ft (1,964 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 704/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0500°N, 107.8946°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rio Blanco County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
91 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 | 84 km | -3 km |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado | M4.3 | 31 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 434km E of Wendover, Utah | M4.1 | 92 km | 4 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M4.0 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 1990 | 28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah | M4.0 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M3.8 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2017 | 4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado | M3.8 | 81 km | 7 km |
| Aug 18, 2009 | 19 km N of Craig, Colorado | M3.7 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Nov 8, 1991 | 17 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah | M3.7 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Mar 2, 1991 | 27 km SSW of Jensen, Utah | M3.7 | 134 km | -3 km |
| Nov 11, 2000 | 14 km SE of Jensen, Utah | M3.6 | 116 km | -3 km |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.5 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2017 | 24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado | M3.5 | 70 km | 13 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 10 km NW of Rangely, Colorado | M3.5 | 86 km | -3 km |
| Dec 10, 1999 | 11 km NE of Dinosaur, Colorado | M3.5 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.4 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 1994 | 30 km W of Meeker, Colorado | M3.4 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2012 | 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado | M3.4 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2017 | 5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado | M3.3 | 62 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado | M3.3 | 80 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
11 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 26, 2006 | EF1 | 97 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2006 | EF1 | 18 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1980 | EF1 | 96 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1957 | EF1 | 3 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2018 | EF0 | 100 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2009 | EF0 | 93 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 30, 2006 | EF0 | 65 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 30, 1999 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1995 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1992 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1986 | EF0 | 29 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: PINE GULCH (138,141 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | PINE GULCH | 138,141 | 90 km |
| 2020 | GRIZZLY CREEK | 30,705 | 78 km |
| 2008 | MAYBERRY | 26,520 | 86 km |
| 1993 | WAPATI PEAK | 20,857 | 54 km |
| 2018 | DIVIDE | 20,540 | 80 km |
| 2014 | ALKALI | 20,338 | 80 km |
| 2017 | DEAD DOG | 17,821 | 80 km |
| 2002 | BIG FISH | 17,273 | 55 km |
| 1988 | I DO | 16,253 | 48 km |
| 1996 | OPINION | 15,613 | 50 km |
| 2012 | PINE RIDGE | 13,862 | 96 km |
| 2021 | OIL SPRINGS | 12,597 | 88 km |
| 2002 | COAL SEAM | 12,007 | 70 km |
| 2002 | SPRING CREEK | 10,552 | 53 km |
| 2000 | WINTER VALLEY | 8,726 | 52 km |
| 2018 | BOONE DRAW | 8,656 | 89 km |
| 2010 | ALKALI | 8,094 | 70 km |
| 2017 | WINTER VALLEY | 7,822 | 57 km |
| 2023 | IRON | 7,783 | 80 km |
| 2004 | GREASEWOOD WFU | 6,963 | 24 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in |
Meeker has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.7") and January the driest (1.0").