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Weather & Climate in Peoria, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Peoria experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.7 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 5,299 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,299 ft (1,615 m) |
| Area | 13.8 sq mi (35.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6533°N, 104.1370°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Arapahoe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Dec 25, 1994 | 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado | M4.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 1995 | 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado | M3.5 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 1997 | 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado | M3.3 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado | M3.2 | 99 km | 1 km |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado | M3.1 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2014 | 23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado | M3.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.9 | 122 km | 2 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.9 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2019 | 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado | M2.9 | 99 km | 6 km |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado | M2.8 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.7 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.7 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado | M2.7 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado | M2.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2014 | 6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado | M2.5 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2021 | 23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado | M2.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
1,024 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 193 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2008 | EF3 | 83 km | 38.7 mi | 1 |
| May 31, 1999 | EF3 | 59 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1996 | EF3 | 87 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1993 | EF3 | 72 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1990 | EF3 | 66 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1990 | EF3 | 62 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1988 | EF3 | 68 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1982 | EF3 | 38 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1975 | EF3 | 53 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1975 | EF3 | 93 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1952 | EF3 | 84 km | 7.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | EF2 | 90 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | EF2 | 82 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | EF2 | 81 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 2021 | EF2 | 85 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2018 | EF2 | 82 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2018 | EF2 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 2016 | EF2 | 64 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 2012 | EF2 | 51 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2009 | EF2 | 63 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LAST CHANCE (17,958 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | LAST CHANCE | 17,958 | 47 km |
| 2013 | BLACK FOREST | 11,885 | 83 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 8,688 | 83 km |
| 2001 | MVD PSFRXASST 4 | 7,375 | 98 km |
| 2021 | MARSHALL | 6,286 | 96 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 4,928 | 77 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 3,760 | 82 km |
| 2021 | BIJOU | 3,485 | 61 km |
| 2012 | LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE | 3,436 | 93 km |
| 2016 | PUMKIN CENTER | 2,451 | 94 km |
| 2020 | SUNDAY FIRE | 2,204 | 68 km |
| 2011 | INDIAN GULCH FIRE | 1,640 | 97 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 1,612 | 88 km |
| 2020 | SHAMROCK | 1,582 | 41 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,337 | 87 km |
| 2024 | QUAIL HOLLOW | 1,267 | 3 km |
| 2011 | BURNING TREE | 1,167 | 57 km |
| 2006 | ROCKY FLATS | 1,152 | 92 km |
| 2003 | CHEROKEE RANCH | 1,118 | 71 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 1,109 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in |
Peoria has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.3").