Weather & Climate in Las Animas, CO

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

Las Animas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°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 13.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.2 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 3,898 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.5°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,898 ft (1,188 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density	1,521/sq mi
Coordinates	38.0697°N, 103.2232°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Crowley County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"

64% below US avg

Snowfall 16.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.28"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	3.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	62.0 / 100
Community Resilience	10.1 / 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	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Jun 19, 2023	Colorado	M4.1	139 km	6 km
Aug 17, 2009	8 km E of Eads, Colorado	M3.9	65 km	5 km
Mar 19, 2023	4 km WNW of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	137 km	6 km
Aug 1, 1996	17 km NE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	117 km	5 km
Jan 2, 1998	21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado	M3.4	31 km	5 km
Jun 19, 2023	7 km NNW of El Moro, Colorado	M3.4	142 km	6 km
Aug 1, 1996	19 km ENE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.2	115 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2023	6 km NW of El Moro, Colorado	M3.2	145 km	5 km
Nov 1, 1996	15 km ENE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.2	120 km	5 km
Feb 1, 2023	6 km NNW of Trinidad, Colorado	M3.1	150 km	7 km
Jul 15, 2014	23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado	M3.0	65 km	5 km
Mar 22, 2009	4 km N of El Moro, Colorado	M3.0	141 km	5 km
Apr 24, 2024	8 km NNW of El Moro, Colorado	M2.9	142 km	4 km
Jan 10, 2003	14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.9	57 km	5 km
Aug 24, 2016	16 km ENE of Beulah Valley, Colorado	M2.9	139 km	3 km
Sep 20, 2023	7 km NNW of El Moro, Colorado	M2.8	141 km	5 km
Jan 21, 2014	Colorado	M2.8	148 km	5 km
Jun 4, 2022	4 km NNW of El Moro, Colorado	M2.8	142 km	7 km
Jun 3, 2023	8 km N of El Moro, Colorado	M2.8	140 km	7 km
Nov 16, 2013	33 km ENE of Grenville, New Mexico	M2.7	146 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

336 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 32 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 23, 2023	EF3	77 km	13.1 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	97 km	28.0 mi	2
May 29, 2001	EF3	50 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	37 km	5.6 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF3	71 km	11.9 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	55 km	19.1 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	46 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	78 km	0.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	40 km	6.2 mi	0
May 31, 2010	EF2	89 km	2.8 mi	0
Jun 16, 2004	EF2	42 km	2.0 mi	0
May 15, 2003	EF2	89 km	5.0 mi	0
May 18, 1982	EF2	45 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 13, 1977	EF2	43 km	5.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 1975	EF2	53 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 1975	EF2	5 km	2.0 mi	0
May 12, 1975	EF2	53 km	11.1 mi	0
May 10, 1975	EF2	88 km	21.9 mi	0
Jun 24, 1968	EF2	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 10, 1967	EF2	91 km	14.2 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	74 km
2011	BEAR SPRINGS CALLIE MARIE	36,863	81 km
2011	SHELL COMPLEX	14,158	66 km
2011	FT. LYONS	12,310	13 km
2020	CHERRY CANYON	11,823	74 km
2018	RABBIT 22	10,393	85 km
1996	CANYON	10,233	59 km
2011	CALLIE MARIE	9,393	66 km
2018	HWY 94	7,480	85 km
2011	SALT	6,078	33 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,555	31 km
2008	ORDWAY CROWLEY CO	5,339	50 km
2011	KARVAL	5,322	79 km
2022	SHERIDAN LAKE	5,310	76 km
2018	EDISON	5,109	85 km
2023	GAGEBY CREEK	4,867	13 km
2017	WINDSPLITTER	3,299	65 km
2022	FORT LYONS	2,647	6 km
2003	UNNAMED	2,530	73 km
2016	PUMKIN CENTER	2,451	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	0.4 in
February	35°F (2°C)	0.4 in
March	44°F (7°C)	0.9 in
April	53°F (11°C)	1.3 in
May	63°F (17°C)	2.1 in
June	73°F (23°C)	1.7 in
July	79°F (26°C)	2.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	1.8 in
September	68°F (20°C)	1.1 in
October	55°F (13°C)	0.8 in
November	40°F (5°C)	0.6 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest

Las Animas has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and December the driest (0.3").

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