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Weather & Climate in West Pleasant View, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
West Pleasant View experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°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 17.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 58.0 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 5,824 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,824 ft (1,775 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7319°N, 105.1784°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
26 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 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 1995 | 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado | M3.5 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 1997 | 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado | M3.3 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado | M3.2 | 95 km | 1 km |
| Jul 8, 1993 | 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado | M3.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado | M3.1 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado | M3.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 12, 1990 | 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado | M3.0 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.9 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2019 | 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado | M2.9 | 94 km | 6 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.9 | 57 km | 2 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado | M2.8 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2021 | 9 km E of Woody Creek, Colorado | M2.8 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Oct 13, 2002 | 13 km S of Norrie, Colorado | M2.8 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Apr 12, 2015 | 5 km NE of Aspen, Colorado | M2.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2018 | 16 km SSW of Walden, Colorado | M2.7 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.7 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.7 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado | M2.7 | 35 km | 9 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado | M2.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
634 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 | 58 km | 6.7 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2008 | EF3 | 66 km | 38.7 mi | 1 |
| Jun 15, 1988 | EF3 | 21 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1982 | EF3 | 56 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1977 | EF3 | 90 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1975 | EF3 | 39 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1952 | EF3 | 84 km | 7.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 2021 | EF2 | 51 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2014 | EF2 | 87 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2009 | EF2 | 72 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1996 | EF2 | 97 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1996 | EF2 | 67 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1988 | EF2 | 21 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1988 | EF2 | 35 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1988 | EF2 | 26 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1987 | EF2 | 42 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1987 | EF2 | 48 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1986 | EF2 | 51 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1986 | EF2 | 24 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1985 | EF2 | 35 km | 0.5 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 | 89 km |
| 2002 | HAYMAN | 129,417 | 58 km |
| 2012 | WALDO CANYON | 20,112 | 92 km |
| 2020 | WILLIAMS FORK | 14,679 | 70 km |
| 2013 | BLACK FOREST | 11,885 | 87 km |
| 1996 | BUFFALO CREEK | 11,690 | 40 km |
| 2000 | BOBCAT | 10,444 | 83 km |
| 2020 | CALWOOD | 9,836 | 49 km |
| 2000 | HIGH MEADOWS | 9,607 | 40 km |
| 2001 | MVD PSFRXASST 4 | 7,375 | 56 km |
| 2021 | MARSHALL | 6,286 | 25 km |
| 2010 | FOURMILE CANYON | 5,865 | 40 km |
| 2002 | BIG ELK | 4,348 | 65 km |
| 2012 | LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE | 3,436 | 31 km |
| 2003 | OVERLAND | 3,232 | 47 km |
| 2009 | OLD STAGE | 3,160 | 41 km |
| 2011 | CRYSTAL FIRE | 2,855 | 93 km |
| 2002 | SCHOONOVER | 2,821 | 55 km |
| 2012 | FERN LAKE | 2,549 | 81 km |
| 2020 | SUNDAY FIRE | 2,204 | 71 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
West Pleasant View has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.6").