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Weather & Climate in Burlington, CO

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

Burlington 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 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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.7 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 4,167 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,167 ft (1,270 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density1,472/sq mi
Coordinates39.3042°N, 102.2715°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyKit Carson County County
Nearest AirportColorado Plains Regional (AKO)
79 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 33.7"
Wettest Month (May) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.0 / 100
Community Resilience8.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Aug 17, 2009 8 km E of Eads, Colorado M3.9 99 km 5 km
Jul 15, 2014 23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado M3.0 99 km 5 km
Jan 10, 2003 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado M2.9 120 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2021 23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado M2.5 147 km 5 km
Aug 6, 2016 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado M2.5 120 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

620 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 50 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 21, 1993 EF3 98 km 12.0 mi 0
Jul 7, 1993 EF3 20 km 9.0 mi 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 54 km 2.0 mi 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 84 km 0.1 mi 0
May 4, 1960 EF3 63 km 7.1 mi 0
Jul 20, 1958 EF3 57 km 3.3 mi 0
May 20, 1951 EF3 93 km 0.1 mi 0
May 14, 1951 EF3 97 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 8, 2023 EF2 36 km 5.3 mi 0
May 7, 2016 EF2 91 km 7.9 mi 0
Jun 5, 2015 EF2 61 km 1.5 mi 0
Apr 27, 2012 EF2 94 km 0.7 mi 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF2 65 km 34.0 mi 0
Oct 31, 2000 EF2 33 km 12.0 mi 0
Oct 5, 1994 EF2 30 km 6.3 mi 0
Jun 7, 1994 EF2 65 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1994 EF2 58 km 7.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1994 EF2 63 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1994 EF2 70 km 7.0 mi 0
Jul 7, 1993 EF2 19 km 2.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SHERIDAN LAKE (5,310 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 SHERIDAN LAKE 5,310 99 km
1997 UNNAMED 4,777 92 km
2019 CHERRY CREEK 4,273 70 km
2022 CR 15 3,244 67 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,535 29 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,530 95 km
2022 FF 2,463 78 km
2011 ZWEYGARDT 2,118 45 km
2022 COUNTY ROAD R 2,080 89 km
2007 WANO 1,556 68 km
2020 COUNTY RD T 1,371 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,304 39 km
2007 BRADSHAW 1,255 37 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,154 58 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,154 92 km
2022 COUNTY ROAD 56 1,076 17 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.4 in
March 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
November 38°F (4°C) 0.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.4 in

Burlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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