Weather & Climate in Lamar, CO

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

Lamar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°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 16.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.8 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 3,633 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	53.1°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-1°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,633 ft (1,107 m)
Area	4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density	1,461/sq mi
Coordinates	38.0760°N, 102.6147°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Kiowa County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.2"

57% below US avg

Snowfall 29.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	3.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	15.8 / 100
Community Resilience	29.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	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: M3.9.

Aug 17, 2009	8 km E of Eads, Colorado	M3.9	44 km	5 km
Jan 2, 1998	21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado	M3.4	75 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2014	23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado	M3.0	73 km	5 km
Jan 10, 2003	14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.9	20 km	5 km
Apr 6, 2020	14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado	M2.7	81 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2021	23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado	M2.5	86 km	5 km
Aug 6, 2016	13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.5	22 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

465 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 37 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 23, 2023	EF3	29 km	13.1 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	44 km	28.0 mi	2
May 29, 2001	EF3	3 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	45 km	5.6 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	46 km	0.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	5 km	19.1 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	12 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	14 km	6.2 mi	0
May 31, 2010	EF2	91 km	2.8 mi	0
Jun 16, 2004	EF2	54 km	2.0 mi	0
May 15, 2003	EF2	82 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 1990	EF2	93 km	1.5 mi	0
May 18, 1982	EF2	40 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1979	EF2	90 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 13, 1977	EF2	94 km	5.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 1975	EF2	3 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 1975	EF2	58 km	2.0 mi	0
May 12, 1975	EF2	56 km	11.1 mi	0
May 10, 1975	EF2	78 km	21.9 mi	0
Aug 22, 1972	EF2	100 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: BADGER HOLE (49,146 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	BADGER HOLE	49,146	85 km
2011	SHELL COMPLEX	14,158	92 km
2011	FT. LYONS	12,310	40 km
2018	RABBIT 22	10,393	41 km
1996	CANYON	10,233	100 km
2011	SALT	6,078	74 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,555	53 km
2022	SHERIDAN LAKE	5,310	41 km
2023	GAGEBY CREEK	4,867	41 km
2017	WINDSPLITTER	3,299	71 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,162	78 km
2022	FORT LYONS	2,647	48 km
2003	UNNAMED	2,530	82 km
1988	UNNAMED	2,242	45 km
2022	HASWELL	2,101	54 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,039	23 km
2023	MANVEL	2,038	17 km
1994	UNNAMED	1,719	68 km
2022	BENTS FORT	1,704	69 km
2019	BLACK BRIDGE	1,689	49 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-1°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	0.3 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.7 in
April	52°F (11°C)	1.0 in
May	61°F (16°C)	2.3 in
June	72°F (22°C)	2.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	2.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	76°F (24°C)	2.0 in
September	67°F (19°C)	1.2 in
October	54°F (12°C)	0.8 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.5 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	0.3 in

Lamar has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.2").

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