Weather & Climate in Penrose, CO

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

Penrose experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°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 13.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.3 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 5,318 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,318 ft (1,621 m)
Area	17.9 sq mi (46.2 km²)
Population Density	223/sq mi
Coordinates	38.4213°N, 105.0004°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Fremont County County
Nearest Airport	San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 83 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.7"

64% below US avg

Snowfall 38.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.20"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	68.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	66.3 / 100
Community Resilience	40.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Sep 5, 2001	0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.5	146 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado	M4.3	141 km	6 km
Jun 19, 2023	Colorado	M4.1	132 km	6 km
Feb 6, 2016	Colorado	M4.0	148 km	2 km
Sep 4, 2001	2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.0	145 km	5 km
Dec 25, 1994	9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado	M4.0	98 km	10 km
Aug 20, 2015	7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.9	147 km	1 km
Mar 10, 2023	5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	141 km	4 km
Mar 19, 2023	4 km WNW of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	135 km	6 km
Aug 1, 1996	17 km NE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	132 km	5 km
May 11, 2011	4 km SE of Valdez, Colorado	M3.8	150 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2001	3 km SSE of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.7	150 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2023	8 km NNW of Segundo, Colorado	M3.6	138 km	2 km
Feb 22, 2015	5 km E of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M3.6	141 km	5 km
Sep 6, 2001	3 km S of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.6	149 km	5 km
Jan 22, 2014	9 km NNW of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.6	136 km	4 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	35 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	8 km N of Segundo, Colorado	M3.5	137 km	3 km
Sep 1, 2019	16 km NNW of Weston, Colorado	M3.5	129 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2011	3 km SSW of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.5	149 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

169 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 19 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 24, 1979	EF3	48 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF3	57 km	4.9 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF3	91 km	11.9 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF2	73 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 2009	EF2	96 km	4.0 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	69 km	0.3 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	70 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF2	93 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1984	EF2	40 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	75 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	64 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 11, 1977	EF2	32 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 4, 1960	EF2	60 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 18, 1951	EF2	95 km	29.9 mi	0
Aug 9, 2024	EF1	44 km	0.9 mi	0
Jul 20, 2023	EF1	55 km	1.5 mi	0
May 8, 2017	EF1	58 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 21, 2015	EF1	95 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF1	77 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF1	72 km	0.3 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HAYMAN (129,417 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	92 km
2018	SPRING CREEK	107,108	99 km
1986	UNNAMED	25,771	59 km
2012	WALDO CANYON	20,112	57 km
2016	IMPACT AREA	19,918	27 km
2016	JUNKINS	19,023	33 km
1998	UNNAMED	18,218	27 km
2016	HAYDEN PASS	17,977	68 km
2006	MATO VEGA	13,126	93 km
2013	BLACK FOREST	11,885	74 km
2005	MASON	11,630	30 km
2019	DECKER	9,875	87 km
2008	TA-25	8,253	25 km
2024	RANGE 135	7,766	28 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	91 km
2002	MILNE/SQUIRREL	6,568	53 km
2016	BEULAH HILL	5,769	40 km
2018	APACHE COMPLEX	5,182	18 km
2009	QUARRY	5,141	33 km
2017	MILNE	5,113	59 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	0.3 in	Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.3 in
March	42°F (6°C)	0.9 in
April	49°F (10°C)	1.2 in
May	58°F (15°C)	1.6 in
June	68°F (20°C)	1.3 in
July	74°F (23°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
September	63°F (17°C)	1.1 in
October	53°F (11°C)	0.8 in
November	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Penrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.3").

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