Weather & Climate in Sugarloaf, CO

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

Sugarloaf experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 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 15.2 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 7,840 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.0°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,840 ft (2,390 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density	203/sq mi
Coordinates	40.0189°N, 105.4077°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Boulder County County
Nearest Airport	Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"

60% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 2.17"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	11.4 / 100
Community Resilience	91.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

39 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	96 km	10 km
Jun 6, 2011	17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.5	145 km	5 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	149 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2011	12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.4	136 km	5 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	145 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	106 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	84 km	1 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	142 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	113 km	5 km
Feb 7, 2000	19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.0	125 km	5 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	77 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	83 km	2 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	106 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	82 km	6 km
Oct 27, 2013	17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado	M2.8	144 km	1 km
Jul 30, 2000	7 km SW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M2.8	134 km	5 km
Apr 30, 2008	3 km SW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M2.8	133 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2021	9 km E of Woody Creek, Colorado	M2.8	143 km	2 km
Apr 12, 2015	5 km NE of Aspen, Colorado	M2.8	146 km	5 km
Oct 13, 2002	13 km S of Norrie, Colorado	M2.8	140 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

549 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 158 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	38 km	6.7 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	61 km	38.7 mi	1
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	52 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 1982	EF3	78 km	3.0 mi	0
May 18, 1975	EF3	63 km	4.1 mi	0
May 15, 1952	EF3	79 km	7.4 mi	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	45 km	7.5 mi	0
Jul 31, 1996	EF2	89 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	89 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1990	EF2	86 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	52 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	30 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	37 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 7, 1987	EF2	98 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1987	EF2	60 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1987	EF2	73 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	55 km	1.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	72 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 19, 1985	EF2	71 km	0.5 mi	0
May 18, 1984	EF2	71 km	5.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	CAMERON PEAK	208,910	68 km
2020	EAST TROUBLESOME	188,924	55 km
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	89 km
2012	HIGH PARK	90,769	71 km
2020	WILLIAMS FORK	14,679	54 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	73 km
2000	BOBCAT	10,444	51 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	17 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	69 km
2004	PICNIC ROCK	9,014	79 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	91 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	20 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	4 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	30 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	66 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	14 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	13 km
2011	CRYSTAL FIRE	2,855	61 km
2002	SCHOONOVER	2,821	88 km
2012	FERN LAKE	2,549	44 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-1°C)	0.9 in
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
March	31°F (-1°C)	1.3 in
April	37°F (3°C)	1.7 in
May	47°F (8°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
June	56°F (13°C)	1.9 in
July	73°F (23°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	60°F (16°C)	2.1 in
September	52°F (11°C)	1.5 in
October	43°F (6°C)	1.1 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	1.0 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	1.1 in

Sugarloaf has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.9").

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