Weather & Climate in Avondale, CO

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

Avondale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°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 12.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,556 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.3°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,556 ft (1,389 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density	473/sq mi
Coordinates	38.2352°N, 104.3482°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Pueblo County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 91 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.0"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 28.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.97"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	40.1 / 100
Community Resilience	66.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

256 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Aug 23, 2011	6 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M5.3	134 km	4 km
Aug 10, 2005	20 km S of Weston, Colorado	M5.0	150 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2011	9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado	M4.7	135 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2001	0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.5	124 km	5 km
Jan 3, 2007	8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	139 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado	M4.3	123 km	6 km
Aug 10, 2005	20 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado	M4.1	149 km	5 km
Jun 19, 2023	Colorado	M4.1	103 km	6 km
Aug 26, 2023	19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.0	150 km	4 km
Feb 6, 2016	Colorado	M4.0	139 km	2 km
Sep 13, 2011	20 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M4.0	149 km	5 km
Dec 25, 1994	9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado	M4.0	124 km	10 km
Sep 4, 2001	2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.0	124 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2011	7 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M4.0	135 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2009	8 km E of Eads, Colorado	M3.9	147 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2016	18 km SSW of Weston, CO	M3.9	149 km	4 km
Aug 20, 2015	7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.9	136 km	1 km
Mar 10, 2023	5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	123 km	4 km
Mar 19, 2023	4 km WNW of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	105 km	6 km
May 11, 2011	4 km SE of Valdez, Colorado	M3.8	129 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

229 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 27 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 24, 1979	EF3	85 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF3	97 km	4.9 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF3	30 km	11.9 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	65 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	66 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF2	70 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1984	EF2	22 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 1978	EF2	69 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 13, 1977	EF2	59 km	5.1 mi	0
Apr 11, 1977	EF2	63 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 1975	EF2	96 km	2.0 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	70 km	4.6 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	60 km	5.6 mi	0
Jul 12, 1956	EF2	100 km	5.0 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF2	58 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 18, 1951	EF2	34 km	29.9 mi	0
Jun 6, 1951	EF2	87 km	4.7 mi	0
Aug 9, 2024	EF1	93 km	0.9 mi	0
Jul 20, 2023	EF1	97 km	1.5 mi	0
May 8, 2017	EF1	71 km	0.2 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRIDGER (46,612 acres, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	BRIDGER	46,612	91 km
2011	BEAR SPRINGS CALLIE MARIE	36,863	85 km
1986	UNNAMED	25,771	24 km
2012	WALDO CANYON	20,112	93 km
2016	IMPACT AREA	19,918	53 km
2016	JUNKINS	19,023	70 km
1998	UNNAMED	18,218	53 km
2013	BLACK FOREST	11,885	95 km
2005	MASON	11,630	61 km
1996	CANYON	10,233	95 km
2011	CALLIE MARIE	9,393	95 km
2008	TA-25	8,253	61 km
2024	RANGE 135	7,766	54 km
2002	MILNE/SQUIRREL	6,568	57 km
2011	SALT	6,078	97 km
2016	BEULAH HILL	5,769	54 km
2008	ORDWAY CROWLEY CO	5,339	52 km
2011	KARVAL	5,322	83 km
2018	APACHE COMPLEX	5,182	51 km
2009	QUARRY	5,141	61 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	0.3 in	Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.3 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.9 in
April	51°F (11°C)	1.2 in
May	61°F (16°C)	1.5 in
June	71°F (22°C)	1.3 in
July	77°F (25°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	2.0 in	Wettest
September	65°F (19°C)	1.0 in
October	53°F (12°C)	0.7 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.6 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Avondale has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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