Weather & Climate in Kim, CO

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

Kim experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.9 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 5,702 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.2°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,702 ft (1,738 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	166/sq mi
Coordinates	37.2471°N, 103.3534°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Otero County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"

58% below US avg

Snowfall 26.9"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.76"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	50.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	79.7 / 100
Community Resilience	28.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

316 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	121 km	4 km
Aug 10, 2005	20 km S of Weston, Colorado	M5.0	135 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2011	9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado	M4.7	109 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2001	0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.5	113 km	5 km
Mar 22, 2004	30 km S of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	140 km	5 km
Jan 3, 2007	8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	138 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	134 km	5 km
Jun 19, 2023	Colorado	M4.1	100 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2009	32 km NNE of Cimarron, New Mexico	M4.1	140 km	5 km
Aug 26, 2023	19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.0	143 km	4 km
Sep 13, 2011	20 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M4.0	128 km	5 km
Feb 6, 2016	Colorado	M4.0	143 km	2 km
Sep 4, 2001	2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.0	115 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2011	7 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M4.0	121 km	5 km
Aug 20, 2015	7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.9	140 km	1 km
Aug 23, 2016	18 km SSW of Weston, CO	M3.9	144 km	4 km
Aug 17, 2009	8 km E of Eads, Colorado	M3.9	148 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2011	26 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	130 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	122 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

200 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 16 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 31, 2010	EF2	37 km	2.8 mi	0
May 31, 2010	EF2	69 km	9.2 mi	0
Jun 16, 2004	EF2	60 km	2.0 mi	0
May 15, 2003	EF2	53 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 1978	EF2	89 km	0.3 mi	0
May 22, 1975	EF2	90 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1971	EF2	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 10, 1967	EF2	86 km	14.2 mi	0
Sep 18, 1965	EF2	99 km	5.1 mi	0
Jun 29, 1962	EF2	65 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 5, 1961	EF2	69 km	28.5 mi	0
Jul 12, 1956	EF2	90 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF1	94 km	8.4 mi	0
Jun 6, 2014	EF1	73 km	1.4 mi	0
Jun 6, 2014	EF1	94 km	8.6 mi	0
May 23, 2010	EF1	63 km	7.9 mi	0
Jun 20, 2004	EF1	85 km	1.0 mi	0
May 15, 2003	EF1	70 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 29, 1999	EF1	86 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1998	EF1	16 km	3.0 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	50 km
2011	BEAR SPRINGS CALLIE MARIE	36,863	59 km
2011	TRACK	28,893	99 km
2018	STATELINE	28,533	38 km
2011	RABBIT EAR	21,569	80 km
2011	SHELL COMPLEX	14,158	27 km
2011	FT. LYONS	12,310	94 km
2020	CHERRY CANYON	11,823	21 km
1996	CANYON	10,233	47 km
2011	CALLIE MARIE	9,393	46 km
2002	FURNISH	8,862	26 km
1996	RABBIT	8,457	78 km
2006	FERGUSON	8,226	49 km
2002	JAMES AND JOHN	7,190	95 km
2006	UNION	7,051	98 km
2006	WINDY	6,882	74 km
2011	BEAR	6,585	82 km
1994	KEITH	6,584	99 km
2011	PURGATOIRE FIRE	6,233	60 km
2011	SALT	6,078	62 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	0.4 in
March	41°F (5°C)	0.9 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.2 in
May	58°F (15°C)	2.2 in
June	68°F (20°C)	2.1 in
July	75°F (24°C)	2.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	71°F (22°C)	2.2 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.6 in
October	53°F (11°C)	0.8 in
November	40°F (5°C)	0.6 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Kim has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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