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Snyder, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Morgan County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
27 Population 77/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
54 Violent Crime/100K 581 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Snyder experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 22.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,178 ft (1,273 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates40.3308°N, 103.5920°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyMorgan County County
Nearest AirportColorado Plains Regional (AKO)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 22.7"
Wettest Month (May) 2.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.0 / 100
Community Resilience30.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 13, 2025.

Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 87 km
Mar 30, 2019 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado M2.9 89 km
Jun 13, 2025 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado M2.7 123 km
Aug 23, 2016 2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado M2.6 96 km
Jun 23, 2014 6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado M2.5 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

833 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 105 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 8, 2023 EF3 61 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF3 99 km 1
Jul 5, 2000 EF3 85 km 0
May 30, 1996 EF3 58 km 0
Jul 21, 1993 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF3 98 km 0
May 10, 1975 EF3 21 km 0
Aug 15, 1974 EF3 53 km 0
May 15, 1952 EF3 83 km 0
May 19, 2024 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF2 33 km 0
Sep 11, 2019 EF2 67 km 0
Sep 11, 2019 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 29, 2018 EF2 7 km 0
Jul 29, 2018 EF2 9 km 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF2 89 km 0
May 7, 2016 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 31, 1996 EF2 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOGAN (30,076 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 LOGAN 30,076 87 km
2012 LAST CHANCE 17,958 61 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,688 24 km
2002 UNNAMED 5,258 49 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,760 18 km
2021 BIJOU 3,485 37 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,275 42 km
2022 CR 15 3,244 94 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,261 53 km
2020 SUNDAY FIRE 2,204 86 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,134 64 km
2022 COUNTY ROAD R 2,080 93 km
2016 CO RD 128 1,867 92 km
2024 104 1,745 51 km
2020 SHAMROCK 1,582 49 km
2001 SPRING 1,380 86 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,337 59 km
2024 QUAIL HOLLOW 1,267 91 km
2024 WILDHORSE 5 1,232 86 km
2019 KEOTA 1,146 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 0.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.3 in

Snyder has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.2").

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