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Weather & Climate in North Washington, CO

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

North Washington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°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 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 49.0 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 5,191 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,191 ft (1,582 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates39.8077°N, 104.9800°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDenver County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 49.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.8 / 100
Community Resilience68.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 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 59 km 10 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 120 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 79 km 5 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 80 km 1 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 88 km 5 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 106 km 5 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 73 km 2 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 79 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2019 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado M2.9 79 km 6 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 122 km 5 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 79 km 5 km
Jun 13, 2025 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado M2.7 22 km 9 km
Jun 21, 2018 16 km SSW of Walden, Colorado M2.7 147 km 2 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 79 km 5 km
Aug 23, 2016 2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado M2.6 81 km 10 km
Jun 26, 2021 19 km WNW of Cañon City, Colorado M2.5 149 km 8 km
Jun 23, 2014 6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado M2.5 80 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

726 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 161 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015 EF3 50 km 6.7 mi 0
May 22, 2008 EF3 51 km 38.7 mi 1
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 10 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF3 39 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF3 98 km 4.9 mi 0
May 18, 1975 EF3 21 km 4.1 mi 0
May 15, 1952 EF3 68 km 7.4 mi 0
Jun 7, 2021 EF2 38 km 7.5 mi 0
May 7, 2016 EF2 83 km 8.8 mi 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 95 km 7.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 70 km 4.0 mi 0
May 10, 2004 EF2 99 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 31, 1996 EF2 81 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 50 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF2 10 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 18 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 21 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 7, 1987 EF2 84 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 1987 EF2 23 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 20, 1987 EF2 31 km 1.0 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 99 km
2002 HAYMAN 129,417 71 km
2012 HIGH PARK 90,769 100 km
2012 WALDO CANYON 20,112 98 km
2020 WILLIAMS FORK 14,679 86 km
2013 BLACK FOREST 11,885 88 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 53 km
2000 BOBCAT 10,444 79 km
2020 CALWOOD 9,836 49 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 56 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 66 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 24 km
2010 FOURMILE CANYON 5,865 44 km
2002 BIG ELK 4,348 65 km
2021 BIJOU 3,485 95 km
2012 LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE 3,436 44 km
2003 OVERLAND 3,232 48 km
2009 OLD STAGE 3,160 41 km
2011 CRYSTAL FIRE 2,855 88 km
2002 SCHOONOVER 2,821 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.6 in Coldest

North Washington has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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