Weather & Climate in Pagosa Springs, CO

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

Pagosa Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°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 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 55.7 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 7,334 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	47.4°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,334 ft (2,235 m)
Area	4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density	340/sq mi
Coordinates	37.2634°N, 107.0036°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Archuleta County County
Nearest Airport	San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 55.7"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.72"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	34.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.7 / 100
Community Resilience	22.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Sep 13, 1994	17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado	M4.4	131 km	10 km
Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	117 km	13 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	117 km	10 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	102 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	16 km S of Ophir, Colorado	M3.6	90 km	7 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	93 km	5 km
May 10, 1991	24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado	M3.4	43 km	5 km
Feb 28, 2019	22 km NNW of Blanca, Colorado	M3.4	133 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2021	2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.3	114 km	5 km
Feb 28, 2019	22 km N of Blanca, Colorado	M3.3	140 km	6 km
Jun 14, 2018	0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	119 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2018	3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	122 km	3 km
Jul 12, 2021	4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.0	112 km	10 km
Feb 11, 2006	13 km NE of Costilla, New Mexico	M2.9	140 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2002	39 km SW of Creede, Colorado	M2.9	42 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2021	3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.9	115 km	6 km
May 2, 2013	2 km E of Loghill Village, Colorado	M2.9	123 km	4 km
Sep 1, 2024	7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico	M2.9	114 km	10 km
Jun 17, 2022	4 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico	M2.8	116 km	3 km
Jan 17, 1994	6 km ENE of Loghill Village, Colorado	M2.8	123 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

23 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 10, 1997	EF2	47 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 17, 1953	EF2	82 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 29, 2014	EF1	44 km	2.3 mi	0
Oct 5, 2004	EF1	79 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 7, 1997	EF1	58 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 22, 1983	EF1	93 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 19, 1982	EF1	87 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 10, 1980	EF1	92 km	19.9 mi	0
Aug 30, 1966	EF1	74 km	1.5 mi	0
May 31, 2021	EF0	90 km	3.5 mi	0
May 20, 2013	EF0	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 25, 2012	EF0	73 km	1.4 mi	0
Jul 9, 2006	EF0	88 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 17, 2005	EF0	94 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 15, 2005	EF0	94 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 29, 2002	EF0	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 25, 1999	EF0	3 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 29, 1998	EF0	87 km	0.1 mi	0
May 25, 1998	EF0	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 29, 1995	EF0	79 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MISSIONARY RIDGE (68,919 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	MISSIONARY RIDGE	68,919	63 km
2018	416	55,123	84 km
2013	PAPOOSE	46,991	49 km
2013	WEST FORK COMPLEX - EAST ZONE	34,441	43 km
2012	LITTLE SAND	26,240	31 km
2013	WEST FORK COMPLEX	18,775	28 km
1996	ARCHULETA	15,613	30 km
1994	UNNAMED	13,234	88 km
2002	MILLION	7,923	54 km
2001	SANDOVAL	6,773	34 km
2017	EIGHT FOUR TWO	5,954	37 km
2016	GREATER GRACIA RX	3,960	27 km
1999	UNNAMED	2,852	67 km
2012	VALLECITO	2,764	54 km
2023	QUARTZ RIDGE	2,584	25 km
2003	BOLT	2,392	24 km
2019	G18	2,264	98 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,898	80 km
2003	BEAR CREEK WFU	1,866	53 km
1995	BLACK HORSE	1,855	42 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.8 in
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.5 in
March	33°F (0°C)	1.9 in
April	40°F (4°C)	1.4 in
May	49°F (9°C)	1.2 in
June	57°F (14°C)	0.9 in	Driest
July	69°F (21°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
September	55°F (13°C)	2.1 in
October	45°F (7°C)	2.1 in
November	33°F (0°C)	1.7 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.9 in	Coldest

Pagosa Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (0.9").

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