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Weather & Climate in Redstone, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Redstone has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 7,230 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,230 ft (2,204 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1803°N, 107.2383°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Garfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
58 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 |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado | M4.3 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M4.0 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M3.8 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 1994 | 30 km W of Meeker, Colorado | M3.4 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.4 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2012 | 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado | M3.4 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2017 | 5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado | M3.3 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 34 km W of Delta, Colorado | M3.2 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado | M3.1 | 45 km | 2 km |
| Jul 8, 1993 | 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado | M3.1 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Sep 12, 1990 | 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado | M3.0 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 2000 | 10 km NNW of Redstone, Colorado | M2.9 | 11 km | 5 km |
| Mar 19, 2002 | 40 km NNE of Loma, Colorado | M2.9 | 128 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado | M2.9 | 68 km | 5 km |
| May 2, 2013 | 2 km E of Loghill Village, Colorado | M2.9 | 118 km | 4 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado | M2.9 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 6 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M2.9 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 1994 | 36 km NNE of Loma, Colorado | M2.9 | 125 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
10 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 20, 1975 | EF2 | 1 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2015 | EF1 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2005 | EF1 | 89 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2004 | EF1 | 66 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2002 | EF1 | 97 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2000 | EF1 | 94 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 1974 | EF1 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2009 | EF0 | 94 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2004 | EF0 | 64 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1994 | EF0 | 92 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: GRIZZLY CREEK (30,705 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | GRIZZLY CREEK | 30,705 | 47 km |
| 2002 | BIG FISH | 17,273 | 91 km |
| 2012 | PINE RIDGE | 13,862 | 94 km |
| 2018 | LAKE CHRISTINE | 12,506 | 32 km |
| 2002 | COAL SEAM | 12,007 | 45 km |
| 2002 | SPRING CREEK | 10,552 | 61 km |
| 2018 | CABIN LAKE | 5,765 | 88 km |
| 2016 | LOST SOLAR | 5,141 | 81 km |
| 1987 | BATTLEMENT | 3,839 | 71 km |
| 1994 | WAKE | 3,834 | 51 km |
| 2021 | SYLVAN | 3,480 | 53 km |
| 2023 | SPRING CREEK | 3,279 | 72 km |
| 1994 | UTE CREEK | 3,225 | 90 km |
| 2004 | MCGRUDER | 2,998 | 58 km |
| 2018 | CACHE CREEK | 2,690 | 62 km |
| 1994 | SO. CANYON | 2,014 | 46 km |
| 2023 | LOWLINE | 1,855 | 54 km |
| 2016 | RX MILLER CREEK-HAY FLATS | 1,739 | 88 km |
| 1988 | FLAT IRON | 1,679 | 58 km |
| 2008 | COAL CREEK WFU | 1,559 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Redstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 20°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (0.9").