Weather & Climate in Montezuma, CO

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Montezuma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 326 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 153.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. 72% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 10,302 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	37.5°F
	31% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,302 ft (3,140 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density	1,038/sq mi
Coordinates	39.5815°N, 105.8676°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Clear Creek County County
Nearest Airport	Eagle County Regional (EGE) 56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 153.7"

Wettest Month (Apr) 2.40"

Driest Month (Oct) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	71.6%
Unhealthy Days	1

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	46.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	51.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	No Rating
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Aug 9, 2001	11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M4.0	130 km	5 km
Dec 25, 1994	9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado	M4.0	96 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2006	1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M3.8	135 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2011	17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.5	136 km	5 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	125 km	5 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	96 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2011	12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.4	128 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2017	5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado	M3.3	148 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	85 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	146 km	1 km
Jan 26, 2008	12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M3.1	129 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	89 km	5 km
Feb 1, 2019	3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado	M3.1	127 km	2 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	83 km	5 km
Feb 7, 2000	19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.0	132 km	5 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	32 km	5 km
May 1, 2009	21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado	M2.9	118 km	5 km
Dec 5, 2000	10 km NNW of Redstone, Colorado	M2.9	127 km	5 km
Oct 18, 2024	6 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M2.9	132 km	5 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	85 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

174 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 71 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	82 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF2	76 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	82 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	90 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	80 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	84 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 19, 1985	EF2	86 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 3, 1981	EF2	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1981	EF2	82 km	2.3 mi	0
Oct 15, 1980	EF2	74 km	1.5 mi	0
May 17, 1978	EF2	96 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	37 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	99 km	1.0 mi	0
May 30, 1976	EF2	88 km	5.4 mi	0
May 20, 1961	EF2	88 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 22, 2023	EF1	73 km	6.3 mi	0
Jul 21, 2015	EF1	74 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 24, 2015	EF1	84 km	2.8 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF1	87 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF1	92 km	0.3 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST TROUBLESOME (188,924 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	EAST TROUBLESOME	188,924	73 km
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	64 km
2018	SILVER CREEK	20,725	95 km
2020	WILLIAMS FORK	14,679	30 km
2018	WESTON PASS	13,169	63 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	57 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	79 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	48 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	74 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	72 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	67 km
2021	MUDDY SLIDE	4,372	98 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	87 km
2021	SYLVAN	3,480	75 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	60 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	75 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	76 km
2002	SCHOONOVER	2,821	68 km
2012	FERN LAKE	2,549	88 km
2002	SNAKING	2,080	36 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	1.9 in
February	18°F (-8°C)	1.7 in
March	21°F (-6°C)	2.2 in
April	27°F (-3°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
May	37°F (3°C)	2.2 in
June	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in
July	57°F (14°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	51°F (11°C)	2.3 in
September	44°F (7°C)	1.7 in
October	35°F (2°C)	1.4 in	Driest
November	23°F (-5°C)	1.8 in
December	18°F (-8°C)	2.0 in	Coldest

Montezuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 18°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.4") and October the driest (1.4").

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