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Weather & Climate in Moffat, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moffat has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°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 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 58.6 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 7,567 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,567 ft (2,306 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0057°N, 105.9101°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Custer County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.8 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
238 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 23, 2011 | 6 km S of Valdez, Colorado | M5.3 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Sep 5, 2001 | 0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado | M4.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M4.4 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 2004 | 31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M4.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado | M4.3 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Colorado | M4.1 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Sep 4, 2001 | 2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado | M4.0 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | Colorado | M4.0 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Aug 26, 2023 | 19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M4.0 | 144 km | 4 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 18 km SSW of Weston, CO | M3.9 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado | M3.9 | 133 km | 1 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado | M3.9 | 140 km | 4 km |
| May 19, 2019 | 15 km SSE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M3.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km SE of Valdez, Colorado | M3.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Nov 20, 2009 | 29 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M3.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 2011 | 11 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado | M3.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 14 km SW of Weston, Colorado | M3.7 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 12 km SW of Weston, Colorado | M3.6 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 2011 | 16 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M3.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2010 | 14 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M3.6 | 142 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
54 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 31, 1955 | EF3 | 77 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 10, 1997 | EF2 | 96 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1960 | EF2 | 39 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 1955 | EF2 | 62 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2017 | EF1 | 77 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 2008 | EF1 | 44 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 1995 | EF1 | 64 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1993 | EF1 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1991 | EF1 | 27 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1989 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1988 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1985 | EF1 | 76 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1985 | EF1 | 93 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1983 | EF1 | 60 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1982 | EF1 | 96 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1982 | EF1 | 58 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1980 | EF1 | 41 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1980 | EF1 | 92 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1956 | EF1 | 59 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 13, 1954 | EF1 | 41 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: SPRING CREEK (107,108 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | SPRING CREEK | 107,108 | 85 km |
| 2013 | WEST FORK COMPLEX - EAST ZONE | 34,441 | 92 km |
| 2016 | JUNKINS | 19,023 | 69 km |
| 2016 | HAYDEN PASS | 17,977 | 35 km |
| 2006 | MATO VEGA | 13,126 | 71 km |
| 2005 | MASON | 11,630 | 78 km |
| 2019 | DECKER | 9,875 | 49 km |
| 2002 | MILLION | 7,923 | 74 km |
| 2016 | BEULAH HILL | 5,769 | 86 km |
| 2010 | MEDANO | 4,887 | 45 km |
| 2011 | DUCKETT | 4,705 | 35 km |
| 2002 | IRON MOUNTAIN | 3,955 | 53 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 3,643 | 61 km |
| 2013 | ROYAL GORGE | 3,290 | 73 km |
| 2000 | PSFRXASST1 | 2,747 | 80 km |
| 2012 | WETMORE | 2,293 | 78 km |
| 1988 | DINOSAUR | 2,147 | 86 km |
| 2000 | SAND | 1,911 | 47 km |
| 2023 | THREEMILE CREEK RX | 1,863 | 79 km |
| 2022 | HIGH PARK | 1,605 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Moffat has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 20°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.3").