Brandon, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Kiowa County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
19 Population 158/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Brandon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation3,923 ft (1,196 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates38.4464°N, 102.4412°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyKiowa County County
Nearest AirportSoutheast Colorado Regional (LAA)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.30"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.8 / 100
Community Resilience29.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 7, 2021.

Aug 17, 2009 8 km E of Eads, Colorado M3.9 21 km
Jan 2, 1998 21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado M3.4 109 km
Jul 15, 2014 23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado M3.0 56 km
Jan 10, 2003 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado M2.9 26 km
Apr 6, 2020 14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado M2.7 124 km
Aug 7, 2021 23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado M2.5 93 km
Aug 6, 2016 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado M2.5 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 50 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 23, 2023 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 55 km 2
May 29, 2001 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 22, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 7, 1993 EF3 87 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 20, 1958 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 27, 2012 EF2 6 km 0
Apr 27, 2012 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 27, 2012 EF2 46 km 0
Apr 27, 2012 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 16, 2004 EF2 96 km 0
Oct 31, 2000 EF2 74 km 0
Oct 5, 1994 EF2 88 km 0
May 30, 1988 EF2 97 km 0
May 18, 1982 EF2 39 km 0
Jun 16, 1979 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 8, 1975 EF2 42 km 0
May 22, 1975 EF2 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FT. LYONS (12,310 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 FT. LYONS 12,310 69 km
2018 RABBIT 22 10,393 74 km
2018 HWY 94 7,480 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,555 92 km
2022 SHERIDAN LAKE 5,310 4 km
2023 GAGEBY CREEK 4,867 69 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,162 93 km
2022 FORT LYONS 2,647 75 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,535 87 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,530 63 km
2022 FF 2,463 90 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,242 88 km
2022 HASWELL 2,101 64 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,039 21 km
2023 MANVEL 2,038 38 km
2022 BENTS FORT 1,704 95 km
2019 BLACK BRIDGE 1,689 76 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,663 92 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,588 94 km
2021 FT. LYONS 1,541 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
September 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
November 40°F (5°C) 0.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.4 in

Brandon has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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