Weather & Climate in Rangely, CO

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

Rangely experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°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 10.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,266 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	46.6°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,266 ft (1,605 m)
Area	4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density	587/sq mi
Coordinates	40.0870°N, 108.7833°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Moffat County County
Nearest Airport	Vernal Regional (VEL) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.9"

71% below US avg

Snowfall 29.5"

Wettest Month (Oct) 1.26"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	12.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	6.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Mar 20, 1995	10 km NNW of Rangely, Colorado	M4.5	12 km	-3 km
Jan 31, 2002	28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado	M4.3	95 km	5 km
May 20, 1995	434km E of Wendover, Utah	M4.1	19 km	4 km
Aug 9, 2001	11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M4.0	129 km	5 km
Apr 7, 1990	28 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah	M4.0	61 km	11 km
Feb 10, 2006	1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M3.8	127 km	5 km
May 31, 2022	37 km ENE of Thompson Springs, Utah	M3.8	122 km	7 km
Apr 22, 2017	4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado	M3.8	6 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2009	19 km N of Craig, Colorado	M3.7	123 km	5 km
Nov 8, 1991	17 km WNW of Bonanza, Utah	M3.7	48 km	4 km
Mar 2, 1991	27 km SSW of Jensen, Utah	M3.7	58 km	-3 km
Nov 11, 2000	14 km SE of Jensen, Utah	M3.6	43 km	-3 km
Aug 11, 1992	4 km N of Sunnyside, Utah	M3.6	148 km	6 km
Apr 20, 2017	24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado	M3.5	101 km	13 km
May 13, 1993	10 km NW of Rangely, Colorado	M3.5	12 km	-3 km
Dec 10, 1999	11 km NE of Dinosaur, Colorado	M3.5	26 km	8 km
Nov 3, 1994	30 km W of Meeker, Colorado	M3.4	44 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2017	5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado	M3.3	119 km	5 km
May 3, 2017	4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado	M3.3	6 km	7 km
Apr 1, 1995	13 km S of Dinosaur, Colorado	M3.2	22 km	0 km

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

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 26, 2006	EF1	27 km	8.0 mi	0
Jun 21, 2006	EF1	59 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 3, 1999	EF1	72 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1957	EF1	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 1, 1955	EF1	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 2015	EF0	91 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2009	EF0	22 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 6, 2009	EF0	79 km	2.2 mi	0
Aug 6, 2009	EF0	76 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 30, 2006	EF0	49 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 2, 2005	EF0	91 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 17, 2004	EF0	95 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 3, 2002	EF0	86 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 15, 2000	EF0	92 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 30, 1999	EF0	19 km	0.2 mi	0
May 5, 1999	EF0	94 km	1.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF0	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 23, 1990	EF0	71 km	0.2 mi	0
May 29, 1988	EF0	93 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 20, 1986	EF0	85 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: PINE GULCH (138,141 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	PINE GULCH	138,141	78 km
1993	WAPATI PEAK	20,857	62 km
2012	WOLF DEN	19,419	51 km
2017	DEAD DOG	17,821	11 km
1988	I DO	16,253	62 km
1996	OPINION	15,613	50 km
2001	INDIAN SPR	13,458	77 km
2021	OIL SPRINGS	12,597	38 km
2017	PEEKABOO	11,985	80 km
2000	WINTER VALLEY	8,726	44 km
2018	BOONE DRAW	8,656	69 km
2000	BUSTERFLAT	8,501	72 km
2010	ALKALI	8,094	89 km
2017	WINTER VALLEY	7,822	46 km
2004	GREASEWOOD WFU	6,963	53 km
2012	WOLF	6,748	40 km
2018	INDIAN VALLEY	6,376	54 km
2008	PRONG	5,775	99 km
2018	RED CANYON	5,701	45 km
1996	HATCHET	5,685	79 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	17°F (-8°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-3°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	1.0 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.1 in
May	56°F (13°C)	1.1 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.9 in
July	74°F (23°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
August	71°F (21°C)	1.0 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.2 in
October	49°F (9°C)	1.3 in	Wettest
November	34°F (1°C)	0.8 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	0.7 in

Rangely has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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