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Weather & Climate in La Jara, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Jara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°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 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.7 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 7,606 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,606 ft (2,318 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,446/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2735°N, 105.9597°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Alamosa County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
352 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 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Aug 10, 2005 | 20 km S of Weston, Colorado | M5.0 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2011 | 9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado | M4.7 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 2001 | 0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado | M4.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jan 3, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M4.4 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2004 | 30 km S of Weston, Colorado | M4.4 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 2004 | 31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado | M4.3 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado | M4.3 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico | M4.2 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Colorado | M4.1 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Aug 10, 2005 | 20 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado | M4.1 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2009 | 32 km NNE of Cimarron, New Mexico | M4.1 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2023 | 19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado | M4.0 | 97 km | 4 km |
| Sep 13, 2011 | 20 km S of Sequndo, Colorado | M4.0 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 7 km S of Valdez, Colorado | M4.0 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 2001 | 2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado | M4.0 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2016 | Colorado | M4.0 | 91 km | 2 km |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado | M3.9 | 94 km | 1 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado | M3.9 | 110 km | 4 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 18 km SSW of Weston, CO | M3.9 | 96 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
42 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 31, 1955 | EF3 | 50 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 10, 1997 | EF2 | 96 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1960 | EF2 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 1955 | EF2 | 21 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1953 | EF2 | 23 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 29, 2014 | EF1 | 86 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 2008 | EF1 | 44 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 1995 | EF1 | 19 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1993 | EF1 | 85 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1991 | EF1 | 96 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1983 | EF1 | 22 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1982 | EF1 | 27 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1980 | EF1 | 81 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1980 | EF1 | 27 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1956 | EF1 | 25 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2021 | EF0 | 6 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2018 | EF0 | 49 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2014 | EF0 | 47 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2013 | EF0 | 45 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2012 | EF0 | 56 km | 1.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SPRING CREEK (107,108 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | SPRING CREEK | 107,108 | 78 km |
| 2013 | WEST FORK COMPLEX - EAST ZONE | 34,441 | 87 km |
| 2002 | SPRING | 24,044 | 92 km |
| 2013 | WEST FORK COMPLEX | 18,775 | 91 km |
| 1996 | ARCHULETA | 15,613 | 98 km |
| 2006 | MATO VEGA | 13,126 | 71 km |
| 2013 | EAST PEAK | 10,082 | 97 km |
| 1996 | HONDO | 8,258 | 77 km |
| 2002 | MILLION | 7,923 | 70 km |
| 2017 | BONITA | 7,754 | 79 km |
| 2017 | HONDITO | 6,949 | 74 km |
| 2021 | HART CANYON RX FY22 | 5,781 | 98 km |
| 2018 | LOOP ROAD RX | 5,688 | 91 km |
| 2022 | MIDNIGHT | 5,293 | 96 km |
| 2010 | MEDANO | 4,887 | 74 km |
| 2023 | ALAMOSA RX UNIT 1 FY24 | 4,616 | 94 km |
| 2010 | H12 | 4,393 | 79 km |
| 2021 | RING RX FY21 | 4,172 | 94 km |
| 2002 | MONTOYA | 4,116 | 95 km |
| 2023 | MCCRYSTAL ROCK RX (EAST) FY24 | 4,054 | 91 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in |
La Jara has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (0.2").