Weather & Climate in Roxborough Park, CO

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

Roxborough Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 326 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 20.9 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 5,922 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	49.6°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,922 ft (1,805 m)
Area	9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²)
Population Density	1,015/sq mi
Coordinates	39.4506°N, 105.0741°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Jefferson County County
Nearest Airport	Denver International (DEN) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.9"

45% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 2.48"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	94.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	11.4 / 100
Community Resilience	66.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

28 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	29 km	10 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	81 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	39 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	120 km	1 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	143 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	48 km	5 km
Jan 26, 2008	12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M3.1	120 km	5 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	101 km	5 km
Aug 24, 2016	16 km ENE of Beulah Valley, Colorado	M2.9	146 km	3 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	39 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2003	6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado	M2.9	149 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	39 km	2 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	119 km	6 km
Apr 11, 2021	9 km E of Woody Creek, Colorado	M2.8	147 km	2 km
Dec 31, 1995	6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M2.8	83 km	5 km
Oct 13, 2002	13 km S of Norrie, Colorado	M2.8	139 km	5 km
Apr 12, 2015	5 km NE of Aspen, Colorado	M2.8	148 km	5 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	39 km	5 km
Apr 18, 1998	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	39 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2025	7 km SE of Erie, Colorado	M2.7	62 km	9 km

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

Tornado History

642 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 169 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	89 km	6.7 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	91 km	38.7 mi	1
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	33 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 1982	EF3	62 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 24, 1979	EF3	68 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF3	58 km	4.9 mi	0
May 18, 1975	EF3	49 km	4.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	78 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF2	61 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 2012	EF2	80 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 15, 2009	EF2	44 km	4.0 mi	0
May 10, 2004	EF2	91 km	6.0 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	90 km	0.3 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	92 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	70 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	33 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	62 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	56 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 2, 1987	EF2	56 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1987	EF2	53 km	1.0 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	32 km
2012	WALDO CANYON	20,112	59 km
2016	IMPACT AREA	19,918	100 km
2020	WILLIAMS FORK	14,679	89 km
2018	WESTON PASS	13,169	94 km
2013	BLACK FOREST	11,885	56 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	18 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	81 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	25 km
2008	TA-25	8,253	95 km
2024	RANGE 135	7,766	99 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	25 km
2002	MILNE/SQUIRREL	6,568	92 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	57 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	72 km
2009	QUARRY	5,141	91 km
2017	MILNE	5,113	99 km
1997	UNNAMED	4,380	88 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	98 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	10 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	0.5 in	Driest
February	31°F (-1°C)	0.6 in
March	36°F (2°C)	1.4 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.8 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
June	61°F (16°C)	2.0 in
July	72°F (22°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	2.2 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.1 in
November	35°F (2°C)	1.0 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	0.7 in	Coldest

Roxborough Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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