Weather & Climate in Cimarron Hills, CO

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

Cimarron Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.5 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 6,451 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	50.5°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,451 ft (1,966 m)
Area	6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²)
Population Density	3,193/sq mi
Coordinates	38.8593°N, 104.7002°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	El Paso County County
Nearest Airport	Denver International (DEN) 69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"

58% below US avg

Snowfall 32.5"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.80"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	94.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	58.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

19 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	49 km	10 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	24 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	44 km	5 km
Jan 26, 2008	12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M3.1	89 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	41 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2014	23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado	M3.0	147 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	81 km	2 km
Aug 24, 2016	16 km ENE of Beulah Valley, Colorado	M2.9	79 km	3 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	44 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1995	6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M2.8	24 km	5 km
Apr 18, 1998	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	44 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2025	7 km SE of Erie, Colorado	M2.7	130 km	9 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	44 km	5 km
Sep 6, 2023	12 km SSE of Walsenburg, Colorado	M2.6	150 km	9 km
Sep 24, 2013	6 km NNE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M2.6	96 km	5 km
Aug 4, 1994	6 km NNE of Smeltertown, Colorado	M2.5	116 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2021	19 km WNW of Cañon City, Colorado	M2.5	74 km	8 km
Sep 11, 2023	9 km SE of Walsenburg, Colorado	M2.5	145 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2021	23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado	M2.5	116 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

455 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 58 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 6, 1990	EF3	77 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF3	93 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	99 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 24, 1979	EF3	19 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF3	29 km	4.9 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF3	100 km	11.9 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF2	66 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 2012	EF2	57 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 15, 2009	EF2	43 km	4.0 mi	0
May 10, 2004	EF2	76 km	6.0 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	26 km	0.3 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	28 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF2	55 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	99 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	97 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 19, 1985	EF2	76 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 21, 1984	EF2	68 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 4, 1983	EF2	53 km	8.0 mi	0
Jun 14, 1982	EF2	86 km	2.0 mi	0
May 17, 1978	EF2	86 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: HAYMAN (129,417 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	65 km
1986	UNNAMED	25,771	56 km
2012	WALDO CANYON	20,112	22 km
2016	IMPACT AREA	19,918	31 km
2016	JUNKINS	19,023	89 km
1998	UNNAMED	18,218	32 km
2013	BLACK FOREST	11,885	21 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	75 km
2005	MASON	11,630	84 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	83 km
2008	TA-25	8,253	31 km
2024	RANGE 135	7,766	31 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	56 km
2002	MILNE/SQUIRREL	6,568	20 km
2016	BEULAH HILL	5,769	90 km
2011	KARVAL	5,322	96 km
2018	APACHE COMPLEX	5,182	42 km
2009	QUARRY	5,141	23 km
2017	MILNE	5,113	28 km
2018	EDISON	5,109	71 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	32°F (-0°C)	0.4 in
March	37°F (3°C)	1.1 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.4 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.4 in
June	63°F (17°C)	2.1 in
July	72°F (22°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
September	59°F (15°C)	1.3 in
October	48°F (9°C)	0.9 in
November	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Cimarron Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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