Weather & Climate in Idalia, CO

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

Idalia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.5 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 3,967 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	50.5°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,967 ft (1,209 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density	1,044/sq mi
Coordinates	39.7030°N, 102.2940°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Kit Carson County County
Nearest Airport	Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"

50% below US avg

Snowfall 28.5"

Wettest Month (May) 3.27"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	32.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	37.0 / 100
Community Resilience	8.4 / 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	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

2 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	141 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2014	23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado	M3.0	134 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

666 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 57 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 8, 2023	EF3	72 km	15.7 mi	0
May 30, 1996	EF3	79 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 21, 1993	EF3	86 km	12.0 mi	0
Jul 7, 1993	EF3	55 km	9.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	86 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	94 km	3.8 mi	0
Jun 6, 1967	EF3	61 km	40.1 mi	0
May 4, 1960	EF3	73 km	7.1 mi	0
Jul 20, 1958	EF3	98 km	3.3 mi	0
Jun 5, 1953	EF3	75 km	9.8 mi	0
May 20, 1951	EF3	79 km	0.1 mi	0
May 14, 1951	EF3	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 8, 2023	EF2	13 km	5.3 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	82 km	4.9 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	85 km	1.9 mi	0
May 26, 2021	EF2	83 km	8.3 mi	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	47 km	7.9 mi	0
Jun 5, 2015	EF2	57 km	1.5 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	68 km	34.0 mi	0
Oct 31, 2000	EF2	75 km	12.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,777 acres, 1997).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1997	UNNAMED	4,777	53 km
2019	CHERRY CREEK	4,273	48 km
2022	CR 15	3,244	43 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,535	67 km
2011	ZWEYGARDT	2,118	31 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD R	2,080	47 km
2018	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,866	76 km
2007	WANO	1,556	46 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,304	82 km
2007	BRADSHAW	1,255	76 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,154	97 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,076	56 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	31°F (-0°C)	0.4 in
March	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.7 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in
July	75°F (24°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	2.0 in
September	66°F (19°C)	1.3 in
October	53°F (12°C)	0.9 in
November	39°F (4°C)	0.7 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	0.4 in	Driest

Idalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and December the driest (0.4").

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