Weather & Climate in Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County), CO

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

Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°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 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 44.8 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 5,240 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.4°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,240 ft (1,597 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density	5,048/sq mi
Coordinates	39.8227°N, 105.0040°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Broomfield County County
Nearest Airport	Denver International (DEN) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"

62% below US avg

Snowfall 44.8"

Wettest Month (May) 2.68"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	34.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	81.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

17 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	62 km	10 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	122 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	81 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	79 km	1 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	90 km	5 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	104 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	73 km	2 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	81 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	78 km	6 km
Dec 31, 1995	6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M2.8	123 km	5 km
Apr 18, 1998	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	81 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2025	7 km SE of Erie, Colorado	M2.7	21 km	9 km
Jun 21, 2018	16 km SSW of Walden, Colorado	M2.7	144 km	2 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	81 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2016	2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado	M2.6	80 km	10 km
Jun 26, 2021	19 km WNW of Cañon City, Colorado	M2.5	150 km	8 km
Jun 23, 2014	6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado	M2.5	79 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

720 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 161 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	48 km	6.7 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	50 km	38.7 mi	1
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	12 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 1982	EF3	41 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF3	99 km	4.9 mi	0
May 18, 1975	EF3	24 km	4.1 mi	0
May 15, 1952	EF3	67 km	7.4 mi	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	36 km	7.5 mi	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	84 km	8.8 mi	0
Jun 7, 2012	EF2	98 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 15, 2009	EF2	72 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 31, 1996	EF2	81 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	52 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1990	EF2	100 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	12 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	15 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	20 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 7, 1987	EF2	84 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1987	EF2	24 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1987	EF2	33 km	1.0 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	96 km
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	71 km
2012	HIGH PARK	90,769	98 km
2012	WALDO CANYON	20,112	100 km
2020	WILLIAMS FORK	14,679	84 km
2013	BLACK FOREST	11,885	91 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	54 km
2000	BOBCAT	10,444	77 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	46 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	56 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	67 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	21 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	41 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	63 km
2021	BIJOU	3,485	96 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	44 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	45 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	38 km
2011	CRYSTAL FIRE	2,855	86 km
2002	SCHOONOVER	2,821	68 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in	Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in
March	40°F (5°C)	1.6 in
April	47°F (9°C)	2.2 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
June	67°F (19°C)	1.9 in
July	75°F (24°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	1.7 in
September	62°F (17°C)	1.5 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.2 in
November	39°F (4°C)	1.2 in
December	32°F (0°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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