Weather & Climate in Campo, CO

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

Campo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.9 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 4,342 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.3°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,342 ft (1,323 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	586/sq mi
Coordinates	37.1047°N, 102.5788°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Baca County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 24.9"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.72"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	23.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	95.8 / 100
Community Resilience	11.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	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: M3.8.

Mar 17, 2022	13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.8	104 km	5 km
Jun 19, 2002	19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.7	72 km	5 km
Jan 2, 1998	21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado	M3.4	109 km	5 km
Mar 31, 2022	8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.4	97 km	5 km
Nov 30, 1993	29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M3.3	144 km	5 km
Sep 29, 1993	30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M3.3	142 km	5 km
Nov 1, 1996	15 km ENE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.2	149 km	5 km
Aug 1, 1996	19 km ENE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.2	146 km	5 km
Jan 10, 2003	14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.9	128 km	5 km
Nov 16, 2013	33 km ENE of Grenville, New Mexico	M2.7	75 km	5 km
Apr 6, 2020	14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado	M2.7	52 km	5 km
May 17, 2024	3 km SSE of Hartley, Texas	M2.7	139 km	4 km
Sep 8, 2024	34 km NNW of Nara Visa, New Mexico	M2.6	146 km	10 km
Aug 6, 2016	13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.5	130 km	6 km
Jan 8, 2011	7 km SSE of Hartley, Texas	M2.5	144 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

285 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 13 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 18, 1977	EF4	53 km	38.6 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF3	89 km	13.1 mi	0
May 9, 1972	EF3	51 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	99 km	2.0 mi	0
May 31, 2010	EF2	5 km	9.2 mi	0
May 31, 2010	EF2	39 km	2.8 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF2	97 km	22.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 2004	EF2	79 km	2.0 mi	0
May 15, 2003	EF2	32 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 6, 2001	EF2	82 km	6.6 mi	0
May 18, 1977	EF2	54 km	117.2 mi	0
May 18, 1977	EF2	46 km	16.1 mi	0
Aug 22, 1972	EF2	95 km	0.1 mi	0
May 10, 1972	EF2	100 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1971	EF2	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 19, 1971	EF2	29 km	0.1 mi	0
May 30, 1970	EF2	78 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 25, 1967	EF2	93 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 10, 1967	EF2	49 km	14.2 mi	0
Sep 18, 1965	EF2	88 km	5.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BADGER HOLE (49,146 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	BADGER HOLE	49,146	57 km
2018	STATELINE	28,533	47 km
2011	RABBIT EAR	21,569	84 km
2011	TUNNER	17,774	69 km
2011	296	16,769	83 km
2011	SHELL COMPLEX	14,158	81 km
2020	CHERRY CANYON	11,823	82 km
2011	PRITCHARD	11,547	94 km
2018	RABBIT 22	10,393	80 km
2002	FURNISH	8,862	53 km
1996	RABBIT	8,457	85 km
2006	FERGUSON	8,226	76 km
2021	COBB FIRE	7,142	98 km
2006	WINDY	6,882	55 km
1994	KEITH	6,584	98 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,555	91 km
1989	TEX	5,555	85 km
2002	KENTON	5,400	62 km
2022	CAMPBELL ROAD	5,255	78 km
1999	UNNAMED	4,478	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	37°F (3°C)	0.3 in
March	44°F (7°C)	0.9 in
April	52°F (11°C)	1.3 in
May	62°F (17°C)	2.4 in
June	72°F (22°C)	2.4 in
July	77°F (25°C)	2.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	75°F (24°C)	2.1 in
September	67°F (19°C)	1.7 in
October	55°F (13°C)	0.8 in
November	42°F (6°C)	0.6 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.3 in

Campo has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.3").

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