Weather & Climate in Salt Creek, CO

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

Salt Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°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 13.8 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 4,739 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.1°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,739 ft (1,444 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	1,981/sq mi
Coordinates	38.2407°N, 104.5866°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Pueblo County County
Nearest Airport	San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 89 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.8"

64% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.05"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	40.1 / 100
Community Resilience	66.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

278 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Aug 23, 2011	6 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M5.3	131 km	4 km
Aug 10, 2005	20 km S of Weston, Colorado	M5.0	146 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2011	9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado	M4.7	134 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2001	0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.5	122 km	5 km
Jan 3, 2007	8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	133 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado	M4.3	119 km	6 km
Jun 19, 2023	Colorado	M4.1	104 km	6 km
Aug 10, 2005	20 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado	M4.1	145 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2011	7 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M4.0	132 km	5 km
Feb 6, 2016	Colorado	M4.0	132 km	2 km
Sep 13, 2011	20 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M4.0	146 km	5 km
Aug 26, 2023	19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.0	144 km	4 km
Dec 25, 1994	9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado	M4.0	118 km	10 km
Sep 4, 2001	2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.0	122 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2016	18 km SSW of Weston, CO	M3.9	143 km	4 km
Mar 10, 2023	5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	120 km	4 km
Aug 20, 2015	7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.9	130 km	1 km
May 19, 2019	15 km SSE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M3.8	140 km	5 km
May 11, 2011	4 km SE of Valdez, Colorado	M3.8	127 km	5 km
Mar 19, 2023	4 km WNW of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	107 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

200 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 21 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 24, 1979	EF3	74 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF3	85 km	4.9 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF3	50 km	11.9 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	68 km	0.3 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	67 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF2	80 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1984	EF2	2 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 1978	EF2	75 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	92 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	96 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 13, 1977	EF2	80 km	5.1 mi	0
Apr 11, 1977	EF2	52 km	1.0 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	88 km	4.6 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	80 km	5.6 mi	0
Jul 4, 1960	EF2	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF2	77 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 18, 1951	EF2	55 km	29.9 mi	0
Aug 9, 2024	EF1	79 km	0.9 mi	0
Jul 20, 2023	EF1	85 km	1.5 mi	0
May 8, 2017	EF1	55 km	0.2 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SPRING CREEK (107,108 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	SPRING CREEK	107,108	92 km
2011	BEAR SPRINGS CALLIE MARIE	36,863	97 km
1986	UNNAMED	25,771	32 km
2012	WALDO CANYON	20,112	82 km
2016	IMPACT AREA	19,918	41 km
2016	JUNKINS	19,023	49 km
1998	UNNAMED	18,218	41 km
2006	MATO VEGA	13,126	92 km
2013	BLACK FOREST	11,885	90 km
2005	MASON	11,630	41 km
2013	EAST PEAK	10,082	94 km
2008	TA-25	8,253	48 km
2024	RANGE 135	7,766	42 km
2002	MILNE/SQUIRREL	6,568	54 km
2016	BEULAH HILL	5,769	35 km
2008	ORDWAY CROWLEY CO	5,339	72 km
2011	KARVAL	5,322	100 km
2018	APACHE COMPLEX	5,182	35 km
2009	QUARRY	5,141	50 km
2017	MILNE	5,113	54 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.3 in
March	43°F (6°C)	1.0 in
April	51°F (11°C)	1.3 in
May	61°F (16°C)	1.5 in
June	71°F (22°C)	1.3 in
July	77°F (25°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	74°F (24°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
September	66°F (19°C)	1.0 in
October	53°F (12°C)	0.7 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.6 in
December	32°F (0°C)	0.4 in

Salt Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.3").

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