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Weather & Climate in Parker, CO

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

Parker experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,846 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,846 ft (1,782 m)
Area20.5 sq mi (53.1 km²)
Population Density2,678/sq mi
Coordinates39.5059°N, 104.7758°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDouglas County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 2.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience73.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

19 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 24 km 10 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 87 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 53 km 5 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 108 km 1 km
Jan 26, 2008 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M3.1 137 km 5 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 62 km 5 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 124 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2019 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado M2.9 107 km 6 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 53 km 5 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 65 km 2 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 89 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 53 km 5 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 53 km 5 km
Jun 13, 2025 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado M2.7 58 km 9 km
Sep 24, 2013 6 km NNE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M2.6 143 km 5 km
Aug 23, 2016 2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado M2.6 111 km 10 km
Jun 23, 2014 6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado M2.5 106 km 5 km
Jun 26, 2021 19 km WNW of Cañon City, Colorado M2.5 124 km 8 km
Aug 4, 1994 6 km NNE of Smeltertown, Colorado M2.5 145 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

775 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 190 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015 EF3 87 km 6.7 mi 0
May 22, 2008 EF3 81 km 38.7 mi 1
Jun 6, 1990 EF3 100 km 7.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF3 88 km 7.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 28 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF3 41 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 24, 1979 EF3 74 km 4.3 mi 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF3 67 km 4.9 mi 0
May 18, 1975 EF3 33 km 4.1 mi 0
May 15, 1952 EF3 93 km 7.4 mi 0
Jun 7, 2021 EF2 71 km 7.5 mi 0
May 7, 2016 EF2 96 km 8.8 mi 0
Jun 8, 2014 EF2 82 km 6.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 60 km 7.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 32 km 4.0 mi 0
May 10, 2004 EF2 68 km 6.0 mi 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 84 km 0.5 mi 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 82 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 46 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF2 97 km 2.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HAYMAN (129,417 acres, 2002).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2002 HAYMAN 129,417 54 km
2012 WALDO CANYON 20,112 66 km
2013 BLACK FOREST 11,885 52 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 44 km
2020 CALWOOD 9,836 86 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 52 km
2008 TA-25 8,253 100 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 44 km
2002 MILNE/SQUIRREL 6,568 89 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 61 km
2010 FOURMILE CANYON 5,865 80 km
2009 QUARRY 5,141 94 km
2017 MILNE 5,113 93 km
2002 UNNAMED 4,911 95 km
1997 UNNAMED 4,380 89 km
2012 LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE 3,436 36 km
2003 OVERLAND 3,232 85 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,188 90 km
2009 OLD STAGE 3,160 78 km
2018 RANGE 5 2,888 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 0.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
September 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.5 in

Parker has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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