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Weather & Climate in Cope, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cope experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°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 17.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.0 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 4,401 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,401 ft (1,341 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6642°N, 102.8451°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Kit Carson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.4 / 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
2 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 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2014 | 23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado | M3.0 | 115 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
659 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 58 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 8, 2023 | EF3 | 54 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1999 | EF3 | 72 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1996 | EF3 | 40 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1993 | EF3 | 39 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 1993 | EF3 | 58 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1990 | EF3 | 92 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1975 | EF3 | 79 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1967 | EF3 | 96 km | 40.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2023 | EF2 | 39 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | EF2 | 65 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | EF2 | 50 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | EF2 | 40 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2018 | EF2 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2018 | EF2 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 2016 | EF2 | 73 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2015 | EF2 | 16 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2000 | EF2 | 95 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1999 | EF2 | 70 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 5, 1994 | EF2 | 53 km | 6.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1994 | EF2 | 75 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LAST CHANCE (17,958 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | LAST CHANCE | 17,958 | 67 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 8,688 | 74 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 4,928 | 70 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 4,777 | 91 km |
| 2019 | CHERRY CREEK | 4,273 | 95 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 3,760 | 80 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 3,275 | 98 km |
| 2022 | CR 15 | 3,244 | 11 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,535 | 92 km |
| 2022 | FF | 2,463 | 71 km |
| 2011 | ZWEYGARDT | 2,118 | 77 km |
| 2022 | COUNTY ROAD R | 2,080 | 52 km |
| 2018 | COUNTY ROAD 56 | 1,866 | 94 km |
| 2020 | SHAMROCK | 1,582 | 87 km |
| 2007 | WANO | 1,556 | 93 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,304 | 98 km |
| 2007 | BRADSHAW | 1,255 | 100 km |
| 2022 | COUNTY ROAD 56 | 1,076 | 81 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Cope has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.3").