Weather & Climate in Kersey, CO

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

Kersey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.9 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 4,624 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,624 ft (1,409 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density	556/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3956°N, 104.5783°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Weld County County
Nearest Airport	Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"

61% below US avg

Snowfall 34.9"

Wettest Month (May) 2.48"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	89.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	11.4 / 100
Community Resilience	56.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Dec 25, 1994	9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado	M4.0	125 km	10 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	8 km	1 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	146 km	2 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	9 km	6 km
Jun 13, 2025	7 km SE of Erie, Colorado	M2.7	55 km	9 km
Aug 23, 2016	2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado	M2.6	16 km	10 km
Jun 23, 2014	6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado	M2.5	6 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

837 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 196 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	46 km	6.7 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	24 km	38.7 mi	1
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	80 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 1982	EF3	64 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 16, 1979	EF3	89 km	8.8 mi	1
May 18, 1975	EF3	68 km	4.1 mi	0
Apr 23, 1960	EF3	89 km	17.2 mi	0
May 15, 1952	EF3	7 km	7.4 mi	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	40 km	7.5 mi	0
Jul 29, 2018	EF2	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 29, 2018	EF2	85 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	60 km	15.0 mi	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	39 km	8.8 mi	0
May 18, 2010	EF2	89 km	1.5 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF2	89 km	25.1 mi	0
Jul 31, 1996	EF2	7 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 30, 1996	EF2	52 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	68 km	12.0 mi	0
May 30, 1996	EF2	64 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 14, 1990	EF2	90 km	7.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	CAMERON PEAK	208,910	86 km
2012	HIGH PARK	90,769	72 km
2000	BOBCAT	10,444	62 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	69 km
2004	PICNIC ROCK	9,014	66 km
2024	HAPPY JACK	6,585	96 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	71 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	79 km
2002	UNNAMED	5,258	55 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	72 km
2001	UNNAMED	3,760	95 km
2021	BIJOU	3,485	56 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	72 km
2004	ROSETTA LANE	3,164	68 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	69 km
2011	CRYSTAL FIRE	2,855	65 km
2012	FERN LAKE	2,549	92 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,261	83 km
2020	SUNDAY FIRE	2,204	25 km
2017	CATTLE DRIVE	2,200	67 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	0.4 in
February	33°F (0°C)	0.3 in	Driest
March	40°F (5°C)	1.1 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.4 in
May	58°F (14°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
June	67°F (20°C)	2.1 in
July	76°F (24°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.4 in
September	62°F (16°C)	1.3 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
November	37°F (3°C)	0.6 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Kersey has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.3").

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