Weather & Climate in Laporte, CO

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

Laporte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,097 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.7°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,097 ft (1,554 m)
Area	6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²)
Population Density	347/sq mi
Coordinates	40.6377°N, 105.1436°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Larimer County County
Nearest Airport	Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"

58% below US avg

Snowfall 51.4"

Wettest Month (May) 2.56"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	71.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Mar 19, 2022	5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming	M3.8	143 km	11 km
Mar 29, 2022	10 km NNW of Ryan Park, Wyoming	M3.3	147 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	49 km	1 km
Feb 7, 2000	19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.0	129 km	5 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	138 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	47 km	6 km
Jul 30, 2000	7 km SW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M2.8	149 km	5 km
Apr 30, 2008	3 km SW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M2.8	146 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2007	6 km S of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M2.7	146 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2018	16 km SSW of Walden, Colorado	M2.7	103 km	2 km
Jun 13, 2025	7 km SE of Erie, Colorado	M2.7	72 km	9 km
Aug 23, 2016	2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado	M2.6	40 km	10 km
Feb 9, 2000	21 km NNE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M2.5	134 km	5 km
Jun 23, 2014	6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado	M2.5	56 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

495 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 177 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	43 km	6.7 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	56 km	38.7 mi	1
Jul 16, 1979	EF3	65 km	8.8 mi	1
May 18, 1975	EF3	100 km	4.1 mi	0
Apr 23, 1960	EF3	44 km	17.2 mi	0
May 15, 1952	EF3	59 km	7.4 mi	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	59 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 2018	EF2	95 km	0.6 mi	0
May 27, 2018	EF2	71 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	74 km	15.0 mi	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	94 km	8.8 mi	0
May 18, 2010	EF2	89 km	1.5 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF2	42 km	25.1 mi	0
Jul 31, 1996	EF2	56 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1990	EF2	17 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	77 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	72 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 7, 1987	EF2	71 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1987	EF2	91 km	1.0 mi	0
May 18, 1984	EF2	70 km	5.0 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	34 km
2020	EAST TROUBLESOME	188,924	85 km
2012	HIGH PARK	90,769	18 km
2018	BADGER CREEK	20,752	94 km
2012	SQUIRREL CREEK	10,768	96 km
2000	BOBCAT	10,444	23 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	56 km
2004	PICNIC ROCK	9,014	12 km
2024	HAPPY JACK	6,585	63 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	76 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	68 km
2002	UNNAMED	5,258	96 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	45 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	59 km
2004	ROSETTA LANE	3,164	57 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	62 km
2011	CRYSTAL FIRE	2,855	17 km
2012	FERN LAKE	2,549	54 km
2020	SUNDAY FIRE	2,204	71 km
2017	CATTLE DRIVE	2,200	31 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	0.4 in
February	33°F (0°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	39°F (4°C)	1.4 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.0 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
June	66°F (19°C)	2.0 in
July	73°F (23°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	1.4 in
September	60°F (16°C)	1.4 in
October	49°F (10°C)	0.9 in
November	37°F (3°C)	0.8 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Laporte has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").

View full profile of Laporte, CO →