Weather & Climate in Red Feather Lakes, CO

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

Red Feather Lakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 26°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 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 73.2 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 8,179 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	41.7°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,179 ft (2,493 m)
Area	9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²)
Population Density	38/sq mi
Coordinates	40.8095°N, 105.5790°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Larimer County County
Nearest Airport	Laramie Regional (LAR) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 73.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.32"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	71.3 / 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 High
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

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

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Mar 19, 2022	5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming	M3.8	102 km	11 km
Jun 2, 2023	9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.6	118 km	1 km
Jun 6, 2011	17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.5	130 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2024	9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.4	117 km	10 km
Apr 10, 2011	12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.4	124 km	5 km
Mar 29, 2022	10 km NNW of Ryan Park, Wyoming	M3.3	106 km	5 km
Jun 3, 2023	8 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.3	119 km	12 km
May 4, 2015	5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming	M3.3	111 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2022	8 km ESE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.3	117 km	5 km
Jan 15, 2009	29 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming	M3.2	114 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	90 km	1 km
Sep 2, 2024	21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.1	124 km	2 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	134 km	5 km
Feb 7, 2000	19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.0	95 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2020	28 km WSW of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.0	145 km	5 km
Jan 16, 2022	28 km ENE of Dixon, Wyoming	M2.9	145 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	89 km	6 km
Oct 27, 2013	17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado	M2.8	129 km	1 km
Sep 26, 2022	20 km WNW of Encampment, Wyoming	M2.8	131 km	9 km
Jul 30, 2000	7 km SW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M2.8	118 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

258 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 125 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 6, 2018	EF3	74 km	11.3 mi	0
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	75 km	6.7 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	95 km	38.7 mi	1
Jul 16, 1979	EF3	75 km	8.8 mi	1
Apr 23, 1960	EF3	39 km	17.2 mi	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	94 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 2018	EF2	68 km	0.6 mi	0
May 27, 2018	EF2	65 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF2	33 km	25.1 mi	0
Jul 31, 1996	EF2	97 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1990	EF2	52 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 25, 1982	EF2	93 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 15, 1980	EF2	93 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 2, 1976	EF2	96 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 4, 1976	EF2	92 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 4, 1976	EF2	49 km	0.5 mi	0
May 29, 1976	EF2	94 km	0.2 mi	0
May 8, 1965	EF2	68 km	1.0 mi	0
May 30, 1957	EF2	65 km	1.3 mi	0
May 30, 1957	EF2	67 km	9.1 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	21 km
2020	EAST TROUBLESOME	188,924	73 km
2020	MULLEN	179,894	65 km
2012	HIGH PARK	90,769	25 km
2016	BEAVER CREEK	44,221	80 km
2018	RYAN	28,858	91 km
2018	BADGER CREEK	20,752	52 km
2002	MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (HINMAN)	17,627	100 km
2002	MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (BURN RIDGE)	15,478	94 km
2012	SQUIRREL CREEK	10,768	56 km
2000	BOBCAT	10,444	44 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	76 km
2004	PICNIC ROCK	9,014	31 km
2024	HAPPY JACK	6,585	65 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	86 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	60 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	78 km
2004	ROSETTA LANE	3,164	80 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	84 km
2011	CRYSTAL FIRE	2,855	36 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-4°C)	0.8 in
February	25°F (-4°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Driest
March	28°F (-2°C)	1.3 in
April	35°F (1°C)	1.7 in
May	44°F (7°C)	2.2 in
June	53°F (12°C)	2.0 in
July	63°F (17°C)	2.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	57°F (14°C)	1.9 in
September	50°F (10°C)	1.6 in
October	41°F (5°C)	1.1 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	0.9 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	0.8 in

Red Feather Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 25°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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