Weather & Climate in Silver Plume, CO

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

Silver Plume has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 105.9 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 9,121 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	42.2°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	9,121 ft (2,780 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	792/sq mi
Coordinates	39.6954°N, 105.7270°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Clear Creek County County
Nearest Airport	Denver International (DEN) 57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 105.9"

Wettest Month (Apr) 2.64"

Driest Month (Oct) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	46.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	51.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	No Rating
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very High

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

Earthquake History

59 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	91 km	10 km
Aug 9, 2001	11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M4.0	141 km	5 km
Feb 10, 2006	1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M3.8	147 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2011	17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.5	137 km	5 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	128 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2011	12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.4	128 km	5 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	109 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	85 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	128 km	1 km
Feb 1, 2019	3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado	M3.1	140 km	2 km
Jan 26, 2008	12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M3.1	139 km	5 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	100 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	91 km	5 km
Sep 2, 2024	21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.1	150 km	2 km
Feb 7, 2000	19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.0	129 km	5 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	41 km	5 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	85 km	5 km
Oct 18, 2024	6 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M2.9	144 km	5 km
May 1, 2009	21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado	M2.9	128 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	52 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

309 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 74 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	83 km	6.7 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	68 km	2.5 mi	0
May 18, 1975	EF3	86 km	4.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	86 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF2	83 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	68 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	73 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	63 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 2, 1987	EF2	88 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1987	EF2	95 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	98 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	71 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 19, 1985	EF2	76 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 3, 1981	EF2	67 km	2.3 mi	0
Jun 3, 1981	EF2	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 15, 1980	EF2	56 km	1.5 mi	0
May 17, 1978	EF2	84 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	52 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	99 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 4, 1976	EF2	97 km	1.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST TROUBLESOME (188,924 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	EAST TROUBLESOME	188,924	64 km
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	65 km
2018	SILVER CREEK	20,725	95 km
2020	WILLIAMS FORK	14,679	27 km
2018	WESTON PASS	13,169	78 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	54 km
2000	BOBCAT	10,444	94 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	61 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	45 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	72 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	55 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	49 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	71 km
2021	SYLVAN	3,480	90 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	53 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	58 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	58 km
2002	SCHOONOVER	2,821	67 km
2012	FERN LAKE	2,549	74 km
2002	SNAKING	2,080	36 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	2.1 in
February	19°F (-7°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
March	22°F (-6°C)	2.4 in
April	27°F (-3°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
May	37°F (3°C)	2.4 in
June	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in
July	63°F (17°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	51°F (11°C)	2.3 in
September	44°F (7°C)	1.8 in
October	35°F (2°C)	1.5 in	Driest
November	24°F (-4°C)	1.9 in
December	19°F (-7°C)	2.1 in

Silver Plume has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 19°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.6") and October the driest (1.5").

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