Weather & Climate in Crook, CO

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

Crook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 316 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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.4 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 3,709 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	50.5°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,709 ft (1,131 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	1,036/sq mi
Coordinates	40.8588°N, 102.8014°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sedgwick County County
Nearest Airport	Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 25.4"

Wettest Month (May) 3.15"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	6.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.4 / 100
Community Resilience	28.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Tornado History

639 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 42 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 8, 2023	EF3	80 km	15.7 mi	0
Jul 5, 2000	EF3	22 km	6.0 mi	0
May 2, 1991	EF3	83 km	13.0 mi	0
May 10, 1975	EF3	83 km	8.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1974	EF3	37 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	33 km	15.2 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	32 km	6.5 mi	2
Jun 20, 1960	EF3	76 km	26.1 mi	0
May 23, 2024	EF2	97 km	0.3 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	19 km	1.6 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	99 km	1.9 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	97 km	4.5 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	21 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	22 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 29, 2018	EF2	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 29, 2018	EF2	95 km	0.1 mi	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	95 km	7.9 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	88 km	15.9 mi	0
Jun 20, 2003	EF2	77 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	27 km	0.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOGAN (30,076 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	LOGAN	30,076	14 km
2012	KEITH COUNTY COMPLEX	13,526	95 km
2012	JEFFRIES	8,853	91 km
2002	UNNAMED	8,688	94 km
2000	DRYWELLS	6,492	94 km
2021	HACKBERRY CA	6,367	88 km
1998	SUGARLOAF	4,075	87 km
2001	UNNAMED	3,760	94 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,275	49 km
1986	W BLUE CREEK	3,167	91 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,261	79 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,134	85 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD R	2,080	90 km
2018	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,866	70 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,782	48 km
2024	104	1,745	78 km
1994	STABLE	1,706	56 km
2006	I 76	1,033	46 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	32°F (0°C)	0.4 in
March	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.7 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	3.0 in
July	75°F (24°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.9 in
September	63°F (17°C)	1.3 in
October	51°F (10°C)	0.8 in
November	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Crook has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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