Weather & Climate in Nederland, CO

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

Nederland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 57°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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 143.2 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 8,204 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	36.0°F
	33% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-10°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,204 ft (2,501 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density	1,029/sq mi
Coordinates	39.9638°N, 105.5059°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Gilpin County County
Nearest Airport	Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 143.2"

Wettest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Driest Month (Oct) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	6.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	12.8 / 100
Community Resilience	79.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

44 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	96 km	10 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	146 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2011	17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.5	139 km	5 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	135 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2011	12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.4	130 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	102 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	95 km	1 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	132 km	5 km
Sep 2, 2024	21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.1	147 km	2 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	110 km	5 km
Feb 7, 2000	19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.0	121 km	5 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	67 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2003	6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado	M2.9	140 km	5 km
May 1, 2009	21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado	M2.9	148 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	93 km	6 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	77 km	2 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	102 km	5 km
Oct 27, 2013	17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado	M2.8	138 km	1 km
Oct 13, 2002	13 km S of Norrie, Colorado	M2.8	130 km	5 km
Apr 12, 2015	5 km NE of Aspen, Colorado	M2.8	136 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 157 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	48 km	6.7 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	71 km	38.7 mi	1
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	56 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 1982	EF3	85 km	3.0 mi	0
May 18, 1975	EF3	69 km	4.1 mi	0
May 15, 1952	EF3	89 km	7.4 mi	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	55 km	7.5 mi	0
Jul 31, 1996	EF2	99 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	96 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1990	EF2	96 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	56 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	37 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	46 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1987	EF2	67 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1987	EF2	79 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	79 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	58 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 19, 1985	EF2	73 km	0.5 mi	0
May 18, 1984	EF2	73 km	5.0 mi	0
May 18, 1984	EF2	81 km	5.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	CAMERON PEAK	208,910	73 km
2020	EAST TROUBLESOME	188,924	51 km
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	85 km
2012	HIGH PARK	90,769	78 km
2018	SILVER CREEK	20,725	97 km
2020	WILLIAMS FORK	14,679	44 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	69 km
2000	BOBCAT	10,444	59 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	26 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	64 km
2004	PICNIC ROCK	9,014	87 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	87 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	28 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	14 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	37 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	63 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	23 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	24 km
2011	CRYSTAL FIRE	2,855	68 km
2002	SCHOONOVER	2,821	85 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-10°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	22°F (-6°C)	1.4 in
March	25°F (-4°C)	1.8 in
April	31°F (-1°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
May	40°F (5°C)	2.2 in
June	50°F (10°C)	1.9 in
July	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	54°F (12°C)	2.2 in
September	47°F (8°C)	1.7 in
October	38°F (3°C)	1.3 in	Driest
November	27°F (-3°C)	1.5 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.7 in

Nederland has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 15°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.3") and October the driest (1.3").

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