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Weather & Climate in Eckley, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eckley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.1 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 3,893 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,893 ft (1,187 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 751/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1124°N, 102.4883°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Yuma County County |
| Nearest Airport | Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.3 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
683 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 58 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 8, 2023 | EF3 | 36 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 2000 | EF3 | 66 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1996 | EF3 | 63 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1993 | EF3 | 84 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 1993 | EF3 | 98 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1991 | EF3 | 90 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1975 | EF3 | 77 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1974 | EF3 | 86 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1967 | EF3 | 46 km | 40.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1960 | EF3 | 79 km | 6.5 mi | 2 |
| Jun 5, 1953 | EF3 | 70 km | 9.8 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2024 | EF2 | 92 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2023 | EF2 | 56 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | EF2 | 74 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | EF2 | 62 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | EF2 | 69 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2021 | EF2 | 81 km | 8.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2019 | EF2 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2019 | EF2 | 81 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2018 | EF2 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOGAN (30,076 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | LOGAN | 30,076 | 73 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 8,688 | 80 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 4,777 | 48 km |
| 2019 | CHERRY CREEK | 4,273 | 73 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 3,760 | 85 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 3,275 | 72 km |
| 2022 | CR 15 | 3,244 | 48 km |
| 2011 | ZWEYGARDT | 2,118 | 71 km |
| 2022 | COUNTY ROAD R | 2,080 | 7 km |
| 2018 | COUNTY ROAD 56 | 1,866 | 36 km |
| 2007 | WANO | 1,556 | 72 km |
| 2006 | I 76 | 1,033 | 78 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in |
Eckley has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.4").