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Weather & Climate in El Moro, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Moro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 55.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,901 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,901 ft (1,799 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2466°N, 104.4531°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Las Animas County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 79 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
335 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 23, 2011 | 6 km S of Valdez, Colorado | M5.3 | 30 km | 4 km |
| Aug 10, 2005 | 20 km S of Weston, Colorado | M5.0 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2011 | 9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado | M4.7 | 26 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 2001 | 0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado | M4.5 | 19 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2004 | 30 km S of Weston, Colorado | M4.4 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M4.4 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 2004 | 31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M4.3 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado | M4.3 | 26 km | 6 km |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Colorado | M4.1 | 8 km | 6 km |
| Aug 10, 2005 | 20 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado | M4.1 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2009 | 32 km NNE of Cimarron, New Mexico | M4.1 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | Colorado | M4.0 | 48 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 2011 | 20 km S of Sequndo, Colorado | M4.0 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 2001 | 2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado | M4.0 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 7 km S of Valdez, Colorado | M4.0 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2023 | 19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M4.0 | 52 km | 4 km |
| Sep 16, 2011 | 26 km S of Sequndo, Colorado | M3.9 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado | M3.9 | 26 km | 4 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 18 km SSW of Weston, CO | M3.9 | 52 km | 4 km |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado | M3.9 | 45 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
73 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 51 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 29, 1964 | EF3 | 81 km | 3.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 31, 1955 | EF3 | 89 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 1996 | EF2 | 93 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 1978 | EF2 | 45 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2017 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2014 | EF1 | 25 km | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2014 | EF1 | 11 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1998 | EF1 | 83 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1993 | EF1 | 57 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 17, 1992 | EF1 | 88 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1983 | EF1 | 32 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1983 | EF1 | 20 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1982 | EF1 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1980 | EF1 | 71 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1980 | EF1 | 73 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1980 | EF1 | 98 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1979 | EF1 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1977 | EF1 | 95 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1965 | EF1 | 19 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1965 | EF1 | 100 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SPRING CREEK (107,108 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | SPRING CREEK | 107,108 | 69 km |
| 2002 | PONIL COMPLEX | 89,084 | 82 km |
| 2008 | BRIDGER | 46,612 | 70 km |
| 2011 | BEAR SPRINGS CALLIE MARIE | 36,863 | 61 km |
| 2018 | UTE PARK | 30,177 | 94 km |
| 2011 | TRACK | 28,893 | 30 km |
| 2002 | SPRING | 24,044 | 54 km |
| 2006 | MATO VEGA | 13,126 | 83 km |
| 2020 | CHERRY CANYON | 11,823 | 94 km |
| 1996 | CANYON | 10,233 | 87 km |
| 2013 | EAST PEAK | 10,082 | 43 km |
| 2011 | CALLIE MARIE | 9,393 | 80 km |
| 2002 | JAMES AND JOHN | 7,190 | 21 km |
| 2011 | BEAR | 6,585 | 30 km |
| 2011 | PURGATOIRE FIRE | 6,233 | 38 km |
| 2021 | HART CANYON RX FY22 | 5,781 | 75 km |
| 2018 | LOOP ROAD RX | 5,688 | 84 km |
| 2008 | WEST FORK | 5,436 | 55 km |
| 2018 | TRINCHERA CREEK | 5,173 | 49 km |
| 1998 | BEARD | 4,553 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
El Moro has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").