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Weather & Climate in Saguache, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saguache has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°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 8.4 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 7,702 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,702 ft (2,348 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,421/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0863°N, 106.1411°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Saguache County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.7 / 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
58 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Feb 22, 2015 | 5 km E of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M3.6 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 2018 | 12 km NNE of Weston, Colorado | M3.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Dec 23, 1995 | 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado | M3.5 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 16 km NNW of Weston, Colorado | M3.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2019 | 22 km NNW of Blanca, Colorado | M3.4 | 71 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 1991 | 24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado | M3.4 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2019 | 22 km N of Blanca, Colorado | M3.3 | 75 km | 6 km |
| Feb 3, 2016 | 7 km E of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M3.3 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Jan 18, 1997 | 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado | M3.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 2008 | 8 km E of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M3.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 8 km E of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M3.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 1993 | 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado | M3.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado | M3.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado | M3.1 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 1992 | 13 km SW of Aguilar, Colorado | M3.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.9 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado | M2.9 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2016 | 14 km NNE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M2.9 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 39 km SW of Creede, Colorado | M2.9 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.9 | 145 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 |
| Jul 31, 1955 | EF3 | 96 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 10, 1997 | EF2 | 82 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1960 | EF2 | 59 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 1955 | EF2 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2017 | EF1 | 98 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 2008 | EF1 | 62 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 1995 | EF1 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1991 | EF1 | 5 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1985 | EF1 | 88 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1983 | EF1 | 70 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1982 | EF1 | 66 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1980 | EF1 | 27 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1956 | EF1 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 13, 1954 | EF1 | 59 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2021 | EF0 | 96 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 2019 | EF0 | 61 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2014 | EF0 | 93 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2014 | EF0 | 71 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2013 | EF0 | 47 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2012 | EF0 | 50 km | 1.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PAPOOSE (46,991 acres, 2013).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2013 | PAPOOSE | 46,991 | 99 km |
| 2013 | WEST FORK COMPLEX - EAST ZONE | 34,441 | 80 km |
| 2016 | JUNKINS | 19,023 | 88 km |
| 2013 | WEST FORK COMPLEX | 18,775 | 95 km |
| 2016 | HAYDEN PASS | 17,977 | 40 km |
| 2006 | MATO VEGA | 13,126 | 92 km |
| 2005 | MASON | 11,630 | 97 km |
| 2019 | DECKER | 9,875 | 42 km |
| 2002 | MILLION | 7,923 | 65 km |
| 2010 | MEDANO | 4,887 | 67 km |
| 2011 | DUCKETT | 4,705 | 46 km |
| 2002 | IRON MOUNTAIN | 3,955 | 65 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 3,643 | 83 km |
| 2013 | ROYAL GORGE | 3,290 | 83 km |
| 2000 | PSFRXASST1 | 2,747 | 98 km |
| 2023 | QUARTZ RIDGE | 2,584 | 97 km |
| 2012 | WETMORE | 2,293 | 95 km |
| 1988 | DINOSAUR | 2,147 | 97 km |
| 2000 | SAND | 1,911 | 68 km |
| 2023 | THREEMILE CREEK RX | 1,863 | 67 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Saguache has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.3").