Weather & Climate in Fowler, CO

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

Fowler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.2 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 4,339 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.5°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,339 ft (1,323 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	1,966/sq mi
Coordinates	38.1306°N, 104.0261°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Pueblo County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 21.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	40.1 / 100
Community Resilience	66.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

250 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	133 km	4 km
Aug 10, 2005	20 km S of Weston, Colorado	M5.0	150 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2011	9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado	M4.7	131 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2001	0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.5	122 km	5 km
Jan 3, 2007	8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	141 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado	M4.3	123 km	6 km
Aug 10, 2005	20 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado	M4.1	149 km	5 km
Jun 19, 2023	Colorado	M4.1	99 km	6 km
Sep 4, 2001	2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.0	123 km	5 km
Sep 13, 2011	20 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M4.0	147 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2011	7 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M4.0	133 km	5 km
Feb 6, 2016	Colorado	M4.0	142 km	2 km
Dec 25, 1994	9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado	M4.0	146 km	10 km
Aug 20, 2015	7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.9	139 km	1 km
Aug 17, 2009	8 km E of Eads, Colorado	M3.9	123 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	124 km	4 km
Aug 1, 1996	17 km NE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	84 km	5 km
Mar 19, 2023	4 km WNW of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	100 km	6 km
May 19, 2019	15 km SSE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M3.8	150 km	5 km
May 11, 2011	4 km SE of Valdez, Colorado	M3.8	128 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

224 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 28 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	93 km	5.6 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF3	0 km	11.9 mi	0
Jun 16, 2004	EF2	99 km	2.0 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	83 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	84 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF2	78 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1984	EF2	52 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 1978	EF2	60 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 13, 1977	EF2	33 km	5.1 mi	0
Apr 11, 1977	EF2	92 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 1975	EF2	66 km	2.0 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	39 km	5.6 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	58 km	4.6 mi	0
Jun 29, 1962	EF2	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 12, 1956	EF2	70 km	5.0 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF2	47 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 18, 1951	EF2	5 km	29.9 mi	0
Jun 6, 1951	EF2	77 km	4.7 mi	0
May 8, 2017	EF1	93 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 4, 2010	EF1	86 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: BRIDGER (46,612 acres, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	BRIDGER	46,612	68 km
2011	BEAR SPRINGS CALLIE MARIE	36,863	64 km
1986	UNNAMED	25,771	44 km
2016	IMPACT AREA	19,918	82 km
2016	JUNKINS	19,023	97 km
1998	UNNAMED	18,218	82 km
2011	SHELL COMPLEX	14,158	92 km
2011	FT. LYONS	12,310	84 km
2020	CHERRY CANYON	11,823	95 km
2005	MASON	11,630	89 km
1996	CANYON	10,233	68 km
2011	CALLIE MARIE	9,393	69 km
2008	TA-25	8,253	90 km
2024	RANGE 135	7,766	82 km
2018	HWY 94	7,480	92 km
2002	MILNE/SQUIRREL	6,568	80 km
2011	SALT	6,078	67 km
2016	BEULAH HILL	5,769	79 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,555	89 km
2008	ORDWAY CROWLEY CO	5,339	26 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	0.2 in	Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.2 in
March	44°F (7°C)	0.6 in
April	52°F (11°C)	0.9 in
May	62°F (17°C)	1.5 in
June	72°F (22°C)	1.3 in
July	76°F (24°C)	1.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	75°F (24°C)	1.7 in
September	67°F (19°C)	0.9 in
October	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.4 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	0.3 in	Coldest

Fowler has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.2").

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