Weather & Climate in Berthoud, CO

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

Berthoud experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.9 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 5,004 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,004 ft (1,525 m)
Area	11.6 sq mi (29.9 km²)
Population Density	899/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2847°N, 104.9655°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Weld County County
Nearest Airport	Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"

61% below US avg

Snowfall 34.9"

Wettest Month (May) 2.60"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	89.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	11.4 / 100
Community Resilience	56.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

15 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	111 km	10 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	132 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	37 km	1 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	141 km	5 km
Feb 7, 2000	19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.0	148 km	5 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	124 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	120 km	2 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	132 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	35 km	6 km
Jun 21, 2018	16 km SSW of Walden, Colorado	M2.7	124 km	2 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	132 km	5 km
Apr 18, 1998	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	132 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2025	7 km SE of Erie, Colorado	M2.7	31 km	9 km
Aug 23, 2016	2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado	M2.6	33 km	10 km
Jun 23, 2014	6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado	M2.5	40 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

725 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 201 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	11 km	6.7 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	19 km	38.7 mi	1
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	62 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 1982	EF3	64 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 16, 1979	EF3	99 km	8.8 mi	1
May 18, 1975	EF3	58 km	4.1 mi	0
Apr 23, 1960	EF3	86 km	17.2 mi	0
May 15, 1952	EF3	34 km	7.4 mi	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	17 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	87 km	15.0 mi	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	68 km	8.8 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF2	84 km	25.1 mi	0
Jul 31, 1996	EF2	41 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 30, 1996	EF2	85 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	72 km	12.0 mi	0
May 30, 1996	EF2	94 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1990	EF2	48 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	62 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	32 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	38 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: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	CAMERON PEAK	208,910	62 km
2020	EAST TROUBLESOME	188,924	88 km
2012	HIGH PARK	90,769	53 km
2000	BOBCAT	10,444	35 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	34 km
2004	PICNIC ROCK	9,014	53 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	41 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	44 km
2002	UNNAMED	5,258	90 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	38 km
2021	BIJOU	3,485	84 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	95 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	37 km
2004	ROSETTA LANE	3,164	84 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	34 km
2011	CRYSTAL FIRE	2,855	42 km
2012	FERN LAKE	2,549	60 km
2020	SUNDAY FIRE	2,204	35 km
2017	CATTLE DRIVE	2,200	68 km
2018	RED FEATHER RX	2,129	81 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	0.5 in
February	33°F (0°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	40°F (5°C)	1.4 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
June	67°F (19°C)	1.9 in
July	76°F (24°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.4 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.4 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.0 in
November	37°F (3°C)	0.9 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Berthoud has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").

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