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Weather & Climate in Twin Lakes CDP (Lake County), CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Twin Lakes CDP (Lake County) has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 59°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 10.3 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 9,601 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.7°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,601 ft (2,926 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1037°N, 106.3190°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
41 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 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M4.0 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M3.8 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Dec 23, 1995 | 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado | M3.5 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Aug 21, 2012 | 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado | M3.4 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 1997 | 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado | M3.3 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2017 | 5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado | M3.3 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado | M3.1 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado | M3.1 | 103 km | 2 km |
| Jul 8, 1993 | 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado | M3.1 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado | M3.1 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Sep 12, 1990 | 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado | M3.0 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 6 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado | M2.9 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Dec 5, 2000 | 10 km NNW of Redstone, Colorado | M2.9 | 86 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado | M2.9 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.9 | 76 km | 2 km |
| Jan 1, 2003 | 6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado | M2.9 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.9 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 24 km N of Chacra, Colorado | M2.8 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jan 20, 2017 | 4 km NW of Redstone, Colorado | M2.8 | 84 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
18 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 2014 | EF2 | 77 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1977 | EF2 | 38 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1975 | EF2 | 79 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2014 | EF1 | 86 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2009 | EF1 | 71 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 23, 2008 | EF1 | 76 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 1996 | EF1 | 99 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 1983 | EF1 | 94 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 1974 | EF1 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | EF0 | 94 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2021 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 2018 | EF0 | 46 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 2018 | EF0 | 28 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 2014 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 28, 2012 | EF0 | 80 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2007 | EF0 | 100 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2004 | EF0 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1991 | EF0 | 70 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: HAYMAN (129,417 acres, 2002).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2002 | HAYMAN | 129,417 | 90 km |
| 2020 | GRIZZLY CREEK | 30,705 | 94 km |
| 2020 | WILLIAMS FORK | 14,679 | 86 km |
| 2018 | WESTON PASS | 13,169 | 27 km |
| 2018 | LAKE CHRISTINE | 12,506 | 71 km |
| 1996 | BUFFALO CREEK | 11,690 | 97 km |
| 2019 | DECKER | 9,875 | 79 km |
| 2000 | HIGH MEADOWS | 9,607 | 89 km |
| 2021 | SYLVAN | 3,480 | 53 km |
| 2002 | SCHOONOVER | 2,821 | 96 km |
| 2002 | SNAKING | 2,080 | 79 km |
| 2023 | THREEMILE CREEK RX | 1,863 | 48 km |
| 2023 | LOWLINE | 1,855 | 78 km |
| 2023 | 403 | 1,767 | 86 km |
| 2012 | SPRINGER | 1,665 | 79 km |
| 2018 | CHATEAU | 1,414 | 94 km |
| 2002 | WILEY RIDG | 1,396 | 80 km |
| 2003 | DOTSERO CRATER | 1,322 | 86 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 1,236 | 78 km |
| 2018 | SUGARLOAF | 1,216 | 84 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 38°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in |
Twin Lakes CDP (Lake County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 17°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and October the driest (1.2").