Weather & Climate in Pritchett, CO

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

Pritchett experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,827 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.7°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,827 ft (1,471 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	678/sq mi
Coordinates	37.3700°N, 102.8587°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Baca County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"

60% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.68"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	23.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	95.8 / 100
Community Resilience	11.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively High
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	143 km	6 km
Aug 17, 2009	8 km E of Eads, Colorado	M3.9	123 km	5 km
Mar 19, 2023	4 km WNW of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	140 km	6 km
Aug 1, 1996	17 km NE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	123 km	5 km
Mar 17, 2022	13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.8	119 km	5 km
Jun 19, 2002	19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.7	90 km	5 km
Jan 2, 1998	21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado	M3.4	70 km	5 km
Jun 19, 2023	7 km NNW of El Moro, Colorado	M3.4	145 km	6 km
Mar 31, 2022	8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.4	114 km	5 km
Nov 1, 1996	15 km ENE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.2	121 km	5 km
Aug 1, 1996	19 km ENE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.2	118 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2023	6 km NW of El Moro, Colorado	M3.2	148 km	5 km
Feb 1, 2023	6 km NNW of Trinidad, Colorado	M3.1	149 km	7 km
Jul 15, 2014	23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado	M3.0	142 km	5 km
Mar 22, 2009	4 km N of El Moro, Colorado	M3.0	142 km	5 km
Jan 10, 2003	14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.9	101 km	5 km
Apr 24, 2024	8 km NNW of El Moro, Colorado	M2.9	147 km	4 km
Sep 20, 2023	7 km NNW of El Moro, Colorado	M2.8	145 km	5 km
Jun 3, 2023	8 km N of El Moro, Colorado	M2.8	143 km	7 km
Jun 4, 2022	4 km NNW of El Moro, Colorado	M2.8	144 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

304 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 31 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 18, 1977	EF4	90 km	38.6 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF3	72 km	13.1 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	97 km	28.0 mi	2
May 29, 2001	EF3	80 km	3.0 mi	0
May 9, 1972	EF3	81 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	84 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	77 km	19.1 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	70 km	2.0 mi	0
May 31, 2010	EF2	40 km	9.2 mi	0
May 31, 2010	EF2	11 km	2.8 mi	0
Jun 16, 2004	EF2	42 km	2.0 mi	0
May 15, 2003	EF2	8 km	5.0 mi	0
May 18, 1977	EF2	85 km	16.1 mi	0
May 18, 1977	EF2	87 km	117.2 mi	0
Jun 8, 1975	EF2	84 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 1975	EF2	84 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1971	EF2	65 km	0.1 mi	0
May 30, 1970	EF2	88 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 10, 1967	EF2	40 km	14.2 mi	0
Jun 29, 1962	EF2	60 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	68 km
2008	BRIDGER	46,612	83 km
2011	BEAR SPRINGS CALLIE MARIE	36,863	94 km
2018	STATELINE	28,533	48 km
2011	RABBIT EAR	21,569	97 km
2011	TUNNER	17,774	97 km
2011	SHELL COMPLEX	14,158	46 km
2011	FT. LYONS	12,310	80 km
2020	CHERRY CANYON	11,823	50 km
2018	RABBIT 22	10,393	67 km
1996	CANYON	10,233	71 km
2011	CALLIE MARIE	9,393	74 km
2002	FURNISH	8,862	44 km
1996	RABBIT	8,457	97 km
2006	FERGUSON	8,226	76 km
2006	WINDY	6,882	76 km
2011	SALT	6,078	67 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,555	53 km
2002	KENTON	5,400	59 km
2022	CAMPBELL ROAD	5,255	84 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.4 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.9 in
April	51°F (10°C)	1.3 in
May	60°F (16°C)	2.3 in
June	70°F (21°C)	2.2 in
July	76°F (24°C)	2.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	74°F (23°C)	2.0 in
September	66°F (19°C)	1.4 in
October	54°F (12°C)	0.8 in
November	41°F (5°C)	0.7 in
December	33°F (1°C)	0.4 in

Pritchett has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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