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Weather & Climate in Oak Creek, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oak Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 63°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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 131.2 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 7,439 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,439 ft (2,267 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,762/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2740°N, 106.9576°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Routt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
70 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Apr 6, 1999 | 31 km SE of Wamsutter, Wyoming | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado | M4.3 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M4.0 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Mar 19, 2022 | 5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming | M3.8 | 124 km | 11 km |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M3.8 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2009 | 19 km N of Craig, Colorado | M3.7 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming | M3.6 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.5 | 18 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2017 | 24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado | M3.5 | 90 km | 13 km |
| Nov 3, 1994 | 30 km W of Meeker, Colorado | M3.4 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming | M3.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.4 | 13 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2012 | 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado | M3.4 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2017 | 5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado | M3.3 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 2022 | 10 km NNW of Ryan Park, Wyoming | M3.3 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 8 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming | M3.3 | 124 km | 12 km |
| May 4, 2015 | 5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming | M3.3 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 2022 | 8 km ESE of Saratoga, Wyoming | M3.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 15, 2009 | 29 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming | M3.2 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado | M3.1 | 85 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
13 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 26, 2004 | EF1 | 72 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1984 | EF1 | 54 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1980 | EF1 | 40 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1974 | EF1 | 67 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 1974 | EF1 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1957 | EF1 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2018 | EF0 | 49 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2018 | EF0 | 46 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2018 | EF0 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2004 | EF0 | 71 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1995 | EF0 | 18 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1992 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1986 | EF0 | 73 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: EAST TROUBLESOME (188,924 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | EAST TROUBLESOME | 188,924 | 82 km |
| 2016 | BEAVER CREEK | 44,221 | 85 km |
| 2020 | GRIZZLY CREEK | 30,705 | 77 km |
| 2018 | RYAN | 28,858 | 90 km |
| 2020 | MIDDLE FORK | 20,886 | 44 km |
| 2018 | SILVER CREEK | 20,725 | 32 km |
| 2018 | DIVIDE | 20,540 | 88 km |
| 2002 | MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (HINMAN) | 17,627 | 62 km |
| 2002 | BIG FISH | 17,273 | 39 km |
| 2002 | MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (BURN RIDGE) | 15,478 | 53 km |
| 2020 | WILLIAMS FORK | 14,679 | 96 km |
| 2018 | LAKE CHRISTINE | 12,506 | 95 km |
| 2002 | COAL SEAM | 12,007 | 86 km |
| 2002 | SPRING CREEK | 10,552 | 78 km |
| 2023 | IRON | 7,783 | 87 km |
| 2021 | MORGAN CREEK | 7,710 | 53 km |
| 2002 | LOST LAKES | 5,888 | 29 km |
| 2008 | PRONG | 5,775 | 92 km |
| 2018 | CABIN LAKE | 5,765 | 67 km |
| 1993 | RED WASH | 5,345 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in |
Oak Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 19°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (1.4").