Peyton, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Elbert County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
120 Population 52/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Peyton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. The area receives 101.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation6,877 ft (2,096 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates39.0330°N, 104.4904°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyElbert County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 101.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.88"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.61"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience60.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 13, 2025.

Dec 25, 1994 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado M4.0 40 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 50 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 53 km
Jan 26, 2008 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M3.1 115 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 55 km
Jul 15, 2014 23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado M3.0 134 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 89 km
Aug 24, 2016 16 km ENE of Beulah Valley, Colorado M2.9 102 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 53 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 51 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 53 km
Jun 13, 2025 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado M2.7 116 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 53 km
Sep 24, 2013 6 km NNE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M2.6 122 km
Aug 4, 1994 6 km NNE of Smeltertown, Colorado M2.5 139 km
Jun 26, 2021 19 km WNW of Cañon City, Colorado M2.5 100 km
Aug 7, 2021 23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

651 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 59 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 24, 1979 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF3 47 km 0
May 18, 1975 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 8, 2014 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 31 km 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 26 km 0
May 10, 2004 EF2 50 km 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 26 km 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 24 km 0
May 31, 1999 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 2, 1987 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 20, 1987 EF2 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HAYMAN (129,417 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 HAYMAN 129,417 72 km
1986 UNNAMED 25,771 66 km
2012 WALDO CANYON 20,112 41 km
2016 IMPACT AREA 19,918 55 km
1998 UNNAMED 18,218 56 km
2013 BLACK FOREST 11,885 18 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 76 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 85 km
2008 TA-25 8,253 57 km
2024 RANGE 135 7,766 55 km
2018 HWY 94 7,480 95 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 60 km
2002 MILNE/SQUIRREL 6,568 34 km
2011 KARVAL 5,322 85 km
2018 APACHE COMPLEX 5,182 66 km
2009 QUARRY 5,141 48 km
2017 MILNE 5,113 36 km
2018 EDISON 5,109 69 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,928 94 km
2002 UNNAMED 4,911 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
February 28°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest

Peyton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.6").

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