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Weather & Climate in Flagler, CO

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

Flagler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.5 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 4,954 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,954 ft (1,510 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density417/sq mi
Coordinates39.2966°N, 103.0646°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportColorado Plains Regional (AKO)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.5"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 24.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.6 / 100
Community Resilience44.7 / 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 Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 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 98 km 5 km
Jul 15, 2014 23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado M3.0 73 km 5 km
Jan 10, 2003 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado M2.9 122 km 5 km
Aug 7, 2021 23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado M2.5 107 km 5 km
Aug 6, 2016 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado M2.5 119 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

658 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 48 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 8, 2023 EF3 95 km 15.7 mi 0
May 31, 1999 EF3 45 km 7.0 mi 0
May 30, 1996 EF3 70 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 21, 1993 EF3 47 km 12.0 mi 0
Jul 7, 1993 EF3 51 km 9.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF3 57 km 7.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF3 73 km 7.0 mi 0
Aug 8, 2023 EF2 67 km 5.3 mi 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF2 92 km 4.5 mi 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF2 65 km 4.9 mi 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF2 82 km 1.9 mi 0
Jun 5, 2015 EF2 29 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 98 km 7.5 mi 0
May 10, 2004 EF2 83 km 6.0 mi 0
Oct 31, 2000 EF2 90 km 12.0 mi 0
May 31, 1999 EF2 40 km 7.0 mi 0
Oct 5, 1994 EF2 41 km 6.3 mi 0
Jul 7, 1993 EF2 87 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 14, 1990 EF2 96 km 7.0 mi 0
May 30, 1988 EF2 34 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LAST CHANCE (17,958 acres, 2012).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2012 LAST CHANCE 17,958 72 km
2018 HWY 94 7,480 62 km
2011 KARVAL 5,322 81 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,928 33 km
2022 CR 15 3,244 56 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,535 93 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,530 64 km
2022 FF 2,463 26 km
2016 PUMKIN CENTER 2,451 71 km
2022 COUNTY ROAD R 2,080 97 km
2020 SHAMROCK 1,582 94 km
2020 COUNTY RD T 1,371 93 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,304 88 km
2007 BRADSHAW 1,255 97 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,109 97 km
2022 COUNTY ROAD 56 1,076 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 0.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
July 74°F (24°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Flagler has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.3").

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