Weather & Climate in Fleming, CO

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

Fleming experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 37.0 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 4,238 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	50.8°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-1°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,238 ft (1,292 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	1,220/sq mi
Coordinates	40.6821°N, 102.8396°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Phillips County County
Nearest Airport	Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 37.0"

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	12.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	11.4 / 100
Community Resilience	6.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.5.

Jun 23, 2014	6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado	M2.5	146 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

668 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 49 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 8, 2023	EF3	60 km	15.7 mi	0
Jul 5, 2000	EF3	12 km	6.0 mi	0
May 30, 1996	EF3	90 km	0.5 mi	0
May 2, 1991	EF3	85 km	13.0 mi	0
May 10, 1975	EF3	66 km	8.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1974	EF3	28 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1967	EF3	94 km	40.1 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	38 km	6.5 mi	2
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	53 km	15.2 mi	0
Jun 20, 1960	EF3	90 km	26.1 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	22 km	1.6 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	79 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	80 km	1.9 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	97 km	4.9 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	10 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	15 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 29, 2018	EF2	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 29, 2018	EF2	80 km	0.1 mi	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	81 km	7.9 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	91 km	15.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	LOGAN	30,076	13 km
2002	UNNAMED	8,688	76 km
2002	UNNAMED	5,258	99 km
2001	UNNAMED	3,760	77 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,275	33 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,261	77 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,134	85 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD R	2,080	72 km
2018	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,866	59 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,782	63 km
2024	104	1,745	75 km
1994	STABLE	1,706	76 km
2019	KEOTA	1,146	97 km
2006	I 76	1,033	32 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-1°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	76°F (24°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.8 in
September	63°F (17°C)	1.2 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
November	36°F (2°C)	0.5 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Fleming has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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