Weather & Climate in Walden, CO

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

Walden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 57°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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 67.1 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 8,098 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	35.3°F
	35% below US avg
January Average	14°F (-10°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,098 ft (2,468 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	1,935/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7316°N, 106.2813°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Jackson County County
Nearest Airport	Laramie Regional (LAR) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 67.1"

Wettest Month (May) 3.27"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	11.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	44.9 / 100
Community Resilience	17.5 / 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	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very High

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

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Apr 6, 1999	31 km SE of Wamsutter, Wyoming	M4.3	146 km	10 km
Jan 31, 2002	28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado	M4.3	129 km	5 km
Mar 19, 2022	5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming	M3.8	73 km	11 km
Aug 18, 2009	19 km N of Craig, Colorado	M3.7	109 km	5 km
Jun 2, 2023	9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.6	83 km	1 km
Jun 6, 2011	17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.5	72 km	5 km
Apr 20, 2017	24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado	M3.5	135 km	13 km
Apr 10, 2011	12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.4	68 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2024	9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.4	83 km	10 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	146 km	5 km
May 4, 2015	5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming	M3.3	66 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2022	8 km ESE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.3	86 km	5 km
Jun 3, 2023	8 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.3	83 km	12 km
Mar 29, 2022	10 km NNW of Ryan Park, Wyoming	M3.3	78 km	5 km
Jul 3, 2009	22 km SW of Rawlins, Wyoming	M3.2	136 km	5 km
Jan 15, 2009	29 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming	M3.2	59 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	144 km	1 km
Sep 2, 2024	21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.1	64 km	2 km
Dec 18, 1991	24 km NE of Sinclair, Wyoming	M3.1	144 km	5 km
Jan 9, 2005	42 km NNE of Dixon, Wyoming	M3.0	115 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

42 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 6, 2018	EF3	96 km	11.3 mi	0
Apr 23, 1960	EF3	95 km	17.2 mi	0
Jun 6, 2018	EF2	95 km	0.6 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF2	90 km	25.1 mi	0
Jul 2, 1976	EF2	77 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 2020	EF1	82 km	1.2 mi	0
Aug 26, 2004	EF1	91 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 18, 1987	EF1	63 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1984	EF1	74 km	0.3 mi	0
May 30, 1980	EF1	66 km	0.5 mi	0
May 5, 1979	EF1	88 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 9, 1974	EF1	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 1974	EF1	31 km	0.1 mi	0
May 10, 1974	EF1	40 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 15, 1967	EF1	63 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 15, 1966	EF1	72 km	7.7 mi	0
Jul 3, 1960	EF1	71 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 18, 1958	EF1	97 km	0.1 mi	0
May 29, 1957	EF1	93 km	6.1 mi	0
Aug 7, 1954	EF1	45 km	2.0 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	63 km
2020	EAST TROUBLESOME	188,924	61 km
2020	MULLEN	179,894	41 km
2012	HIGH PARK	90,769	78 km
2016	BEAVER CREEK	44,221	31 km
2018	RYAN	28,858	44 km
2020	MIDDLE FORK	20,886	42 km
2018	BADGER CREEK	20,752	39 km
2018	SILVER CREEK	20,725	61 km
2002	MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (HINMAN)	17,627	41 km
2002	MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (BURN RIDGE)	15,478	35 km
2012	SQUIRREL CREEK	10,768	51 km
2000	BOBCAT	10,444	88 km
2004	PICNIC ROCK	9,014	89 km
2021	MORGAN CREEK	7,710	43 km
2021	MUDDY SLIDE	4,372	77 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	88 km
2002	GREEN CREEK	4,342	58 km
2017	DEEP CREEK	4,019	71 km
2004	PENNOCK RX	3,593	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	14°F (-10°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	20°F (-7°C)	2.1 in	Driest
March	28°F (-2°C)	2.5 in
April	35°F (2°C)	3.2 in
May	45°F (7°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
June	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
July	57°F (14°C)	2.9 in
August	58°F (14°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
September	50°F (10°C)	2.5 in
October	40°F (4°C)	2.2 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	2.9 in
December	19°F (-7°C)	2.6 in

Walden has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 14°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (2.1").

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