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Weather & Climate in Westcreek, CO

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

Westcreek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.2 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 7,509 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,509 ft (2,289 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates39.1489°N, 105.1623°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyPark County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 59.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience49.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

24 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 34 km 10 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 51 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 8 km 5 km
Jul 8, 1993 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado M3.1 134 km 5 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 14 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2008 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M3.1 86 km 5 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 109 km 5 km
Jan 1, 2003 6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado M2.9 138 km 5 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 8 km 5 km
Aug 24, 2016 16 km ENE of Beulah Valley, Colorado M2.9 115 km 3 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 30 km 2 km
Apr 12, 2015 5 km NE of Aspen, Colorado M2.8 138 km 5 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 53 km 5 km
Oct 13, 2002 13 km S of Norrie, Colorado M2.8 129 km 5 km
Apr 11, 2021 9 km E of Woody Creek, Colorado M2.8 140 km 2 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 8 km 5 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 8 km 5 km
Jun 13, 2025 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado M2.7 97 km 9 km
Sep 24, 2013 6 km NNE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M2.6 92 km 5 km
Jul 8, 1993 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado M2.6 134 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

475 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 83 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 68 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF3 92 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 24, 1979 EF3 39 km 4.3 mi 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF3 27 km 4.9 mi 0
May 18, 1975 EF3 81 km 4.1 mi 0
Jun 8, 2014 EF2 31 km 6.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 83 km 7.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 46 km 4.0 mi 0
May 10, 2004 EF2 99 km 6.0 mi 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 77 km 0.5 mi 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 75 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 98 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF2 68 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 89 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 96 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 1987 EF2 89 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 20, 1987 EF2 83 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1986 EF2 67 km 1.1 mi 0
Jun 8, 1986 EF2 90 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 19, 1985 EF2 49 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: HAYMAN (129,417 acres, 2002).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2002 HAYMAN 129,417 13 km
2012 WALDO CANYON 20,112 31 km
2016 IMPACT AREA 19,918 71 km
1998 UNNAMED 18,218 72 km
2018 WESTON PASS 13,169 76 km
2013 BLACK FOREST 11,885 42 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 27 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 33 km
2008 TA-25 8,253 65 km
2024 RANGE 135 7,766 71 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 9 km
2002 MILNE/SQUIRREL 6,568 71 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 90 km
2018 APACHE COMPLEX 5,182 78 km
2009 QUARRY 5,141 63 km
2017 MILNE 5,113 79 km
2002 UNNAMED 4,911 85 km
2002 HANOVER 4,903 84 km
2018 CARSON MIDWAY 4,773 79 km
1997 UNNAMED 4,380 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.5 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
May 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
September 51°F (10°C) 1.5 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Westcreek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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