Weather & Climate in Boone, CO

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

Boone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.2 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 4,492 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.5°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,492 ft (1,369 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	650/sq mi
Coordinates	38.2506°N, 104.2610°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Pueblo County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 86 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 21.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

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

214 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	138 km	4 km
Aug 22, 2011	9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado	M4.7	138 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2001	0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.5	127 km	5 km
Jan 3, 2007	8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	143 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado	M4.3	127 km	6 km
Jun 19, 2023	Colorado	M4.1	106 km	6 km
Sep 4, 2001	2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.0	128 km	5 km
Dec 25, 1994	9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado	M4.0	125 km	10 km
Aug 23, 2011	7 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M4.0	138 km	5 km
Feb 6, 2016	Colorado	M4.0	143 km	2 km
Mar 10, 2023	5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	127 km	4 km
Aug 17, 2009	8 km E of Eads, Colorado	M3.9	140 km	5 km
Aug 20, 2015	7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.9	141 km	1 km
Aug 1, 1996	17 km NE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	95 km	5 km
May 11, 2011	4 km SE of Valdez, Colorado	M3.8	133 km	5 km
Mar 19, 2023	4 km WNW of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	108 km	6 km
May 9, 2011	11 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado	M3.7	144 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2001	3 km SSE of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.7	130 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2017	14 km SW of Weston, Colorado	M3.7	148 km	5 km
Jan 22, 2014	9 km NNW of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.6	119 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

235 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 28 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 24, 1979	EF3	88 km	4.3 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF3	24 km	11.9 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	66 km	0.3 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	64 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF2	67 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1984	EF2	30 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 1978	EF2	70 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 13, 1977	EF2	52 km	5.1 mi	0
Apr 11, 1977	EF2	67 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 1975	EF2	89 km	2.0 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	63 km	4.6 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	52 km	5.6 mi	0
Jul 12, 1956	EF2	93 km	5.0 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF2	51 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 18, 1951	EF2	28 km	29.9 mi	0
Jun 6, 1951	EF2	80 km	4.7 mi	0
Aug 9, 2024	EF1	98 km	0.9 mi	0
May 8, 2017	EF1	79 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 4, 2015	EF1	96 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 4, 2010	EF1	89 km	0.1 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	88 km
2011	BEAR SPRINGS CALLIE MARIE	36,863	83 km
1986	UNNAMED	25,771	23 km
2012	WALDO CANYON	20,112	96 km
2016	IMPACT AREA	19,918	58 km
2016	JUNKINS	19,023	77 km
1998	UNNAMED	18,218	57 km
2013	BLACK FOREST	11,885	96 km
2005	MASON	11,630	69 km
1996	CANYON	10,233	91 km
2011	CALLIE MARIE	9,393	91 km
2008	TA-25	8,253	66 km
2024	RANGE 135	7,766	58 km
2018	HWY 94	7,480	95 km
2002	MILNE/SQUIRREL	6,568	59 km
2011	SALT	6,078	92 km
2016	BEULAH HILL	5,769	62 km
2008	ORDWAY CROWLEY CO	5,339	44 km
2011	KARVAL	5,322	76 km
2018	APACHE COMPLEX	5,182	56 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.2 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.7 in
April	52°F (11°C)	1.0 in
May	61°F (16°C)	1.5 in
June	71°F (22°C)	1.4 in
July	76°F (24°C)	1.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	74°F (24°C)	1.9 in
September	66°F (19°C)	0.9 in
October	53°F (12°C)	0.6 in
November	39°F (4°C)	0.4 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	0.3 in

Boone has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.2").

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