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Weather & Climate in Snowmass Village, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Snowmass Village 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 8,803 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 | 8,803 ft (2,683 m) |
| Area | 25.8 sq mi (66.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2169°N, 106.9440°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Pitkin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
60 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 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado | M4.3 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M4.0 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M3.8 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.5 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2012 | 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado | M3.4 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 1994 | 30 km W of Meeker, Colorado | M3.4 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado | M3.4 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2017 | 5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado | M3.3 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 34 km W of Delta, Colorado | M3.2 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado | M3.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 1993 | 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado | M3.1 | 20 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado | M3.1 | 53 km | 2 km |
| Sep 12, 1990 | 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado | M3.0 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.9 | 127 km | 2 km |
| May 2, 2013 | 2 km E of Loghill Village, Colorado | M2.9 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Mar 8, 1994 | 36 km NNE of Loma, Colorado | M2.9 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado | M2.9 | 17 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 6 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M2.9 | 61 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado | M2.9 | 68 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
6 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 13, 1977 | EF2 | 88 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1975 | EF2 | 25 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2004 | EF1 | 83 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 1974 | EF1 | 52 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 2018 | EF0 | 83 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2004 | EF0 | 50 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 | 48 km |
| 2002 | BIG FISH | 17,273 | 91 km |
| 2018 | WESTON PASS | 13,169 | 82 km |
| 2018 | LAKE CHRISTINE | 12,506 | 24 km |
| 2002 | COAL SEAM | 12,007 | 54 km |
| 2002 | SPRING CREEK | 10,552 | 70 km |
| 2002 | LOST LAKES | 5,888 | 99 km |
| 2018 | CABIN LAKE | 5,765 | 96 km |
| 2016 | LOST SOLAR | 5,141 | 86 km |
| 1987 | BATTLEMENT | 3,839 | 94 km |
| 1994 | WAKE | 3,834 | 74 km |
| 2021 | SYLVAN | 3,480 | 32 km |
| 2023 | SPRING CREEK | 3,279 | 95 km |
| 1994 | UTE CREEK | 3,225 | 95 km |
| 2004 | MCGRUDER | 2,998 | 83 km |
| 2018 | CACHE CREEK | 2,690 | 85 km |
| 1994 | SO. CANYON | 2,014 | 56 km |
| 2023 | THREEMILE CREEK RX | 1,863 | 90 km |
| 2023 | LOWLINE | 1,855 | 57 km |
| 1988 | FLAT IRON | 1,679 | 79 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Snowmass Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (1.1").