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Weather & Climate in Parshall, CO

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

Parshall has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 62°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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 81.2 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 7,585 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average38.2°F
29% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,585 ft (2,312 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates40.0556°N, 106.1760°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyGrand County County
Nearest AirportEagle County Regional (EGE)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
63% below US avg
Snowfall 81.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.0 / 100
Community Resilience55.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Jan 31, 2002 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado M4.3 131 km 5 km
Dec 25, 1994 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado M4.0 145 km 10 km
Aug 9, 2001 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado M4.0 112 km 5 km
Mar 19, 2022 5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming M3.8 148 km 11 km
Feb 10, 2006 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado M3.8 120 km 5 km
Aug 18, 2009 19 km N of Craig, Colorado M3.7 138 km 5 km
Jun 6, 2011 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.5 83 km 5 km
Apr 10, 2011 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.4 74 km 5 km
Aug 21, 2012 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado M3.4 90 km 5 km
May 4, 2015 5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming M3.3 135 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 141 km 5 km
Jan 30, 2017 5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado M3.3 134 km 5 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 141 km 1 km
Jan 15, 2009 29 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming M3.2 118 km 5 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 146 km 5 km
Feb 1, 2019 3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado M3.1 114 km 2 km
Sep 2, 2024 21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M3.1 95 km 2 km
Jul 8, 1993 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado M3.1 103 km 5 km
Feb 7, 2000 19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M3.0 74 km 5 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 40 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

40 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015 EF3 96 km 6.7 mi 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 95 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 15, 1980 EF2 82 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF2 92 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF1 81 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 16, 1996 EF1 61 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 18, 1987 EF1 77 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 9, 1987 EF1 99 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 1985 EF1 93 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF1 17 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 9, 1982 EF1 96 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 9, 1982 EF1 96 km 0.3 mi 0
May 30, 1980 EF1 98 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 30, 1980 EF1 93 km 5.7 mi 0
May 17, 1978 EF1 92 km 0.5 mi 0
May 10, 1974 EF1 36 km 0.3 mi 0
Apr 6, 1974 EF1 70 km 0.1 mi 0
May 12, 1955 EF1 92 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 7, 1954 EF1 90 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 17, 1953 EF1 77 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: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 CAMERON PEAK 208,910 82 km
2020 EAST TROUBLESOME 188,924 25 km
2012 HIGH PARK 90,769 97 km
2020 MIDDLE FORK 20,886 81 km
2018 SILVER CREEK 20,725 40 km
2002 MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (HINMAN) 17,627 98 km
2002 BIG FISH 17,273 92 km
2002 MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (BURN RIDGE) 15,478 85 km
2020 WILLIAMS FORK 14,679 30 km
2000 BOBCAT 10,444 88 km
2020 CALWOOD 9,836 73 km
2021 MORGAN CREEK 7,710 91 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 85 km
2002 LOST LAKES 5,888 86 km
2010 FOURMILE CANYON 5,865 67 km
2021 MUDDY SLIDE 4,372 50 km
2002 BIG ELK 4,348 69 km
2002 GREEN CREEK 4,342 50 km
2017 DEEP CREEK 4,019 99 km
2021 SYLVAN 3,480 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
May 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
June 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.2 in

Parshall has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 13°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (1.0").

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