Weather & Climate in Pueblo, CO

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

Pueblo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 343 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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. 68% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 4,665 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.7°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,665 ft (1,422 m)
Area	54.4 sq mi (140.8 km²)
Population Density	1,970/sq mi
Coordinates	38.2692°N, 104.6108°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Pueblo County County
Nearest Airport	San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 90 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"

62% below US avg

Snowfall 16.7"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.05"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	44.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	68.0%
Unhealthy Days	8

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	40.1 / 100
Community Resilience	66.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

265 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Aug 23, 2011	6 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M5.3	134 km	4 km
Aug 10, 2005	20 km S of Weston, Colorado	M5.0	148 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2011	9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado	M4.7	138 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2001	0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.5	125 km	5 km
Jan 3, 2007	8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	136 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado	M4.3	122 km	6 km
Jun 19, 2023	Colorado	M4.1	107 km	6 km
Aug 10, 2005	20 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado	M4.1	148 km	5 km
Aug 26, 2023	19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.0	147 km	4 km
Feb 6, 2016	Colorado	M4.0	135 km	2 km
Aug 23, 2011	7 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M4.0	135 km	5 km
Dec 25, 1994	9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado	M4.0	115 km	10 km
Sep 4, 2001	2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.0	125 km	5 km
Sep 13, 2011	20 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M4.0	149 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	123 km	4 km
Aug 20, 2015	7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.9	133 km	1 km
Aug 23, 2016	18 km SSW of Weston, CO	M3.9	146 km	4 km
May 19, 2019	15 km SSE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M3.8	143 km	5 km
Mar 19, 2023	4 km WNW of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	110 km	6 km
May 11, 2011	4 km SE of Valdez, Colorado	M3.8	130 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

209 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 21 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 24, 1979	EF3	70 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF3	82 km	4.9 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF3	53 km	11.9 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	64 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	65 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF2	78 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1984	EF2	2 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 1978	EF2	79 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	92 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF2	88 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 13, 1977	EF2	82 km	5.1 mi	0
Apr 11, 1977	EF2	48 km	1.0 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	82 km	5.6 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	89 km	4.6 mi	0
Jul 4, 1960	EF2	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF2	78 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 18, 1951	EF2	58 km	29.9 mi	0
Aug 9, 2024	EF1	75 km	0.9 mi	0
Jul 20, 2023	EF1	81 km	1.5 mi	0
May 8, 2017	EF1	56 km	0.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SPRING CREEK (107,108 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	SPRING CREEK	107,108	93 km
1986	UNNAMED	25,771	32 km
2012	WALDO CANYON	20,112	79 km
2016	IMPACT AREA	19,918	38 km
2016	JUNKINS	19,023	48 km
1998	UNNAMED	18,218	37 km
2006	MATO VEGA	13,126	93 km
2013	BLACK FOREST	11,885	86 km
2005	MASON	11,630	40 km
2013	EAST PEAK	10,082	96 km
2008	TA-25	8,253	44 km
2024	RANGE 135	7,766	38 km
2002	MILNE/SQUIRREL	6,568	52 km
2016	BEULAH HILL	5,769	36 km
2008	ORDWAY CROWLEY CO	5,339	75 km
2011	KARVAL	5,322	100 km
2018	APACHE COMPLEX	5,182	31 km
2009	QUARRY	5,141	46 km
2017	MILNE	5,113	52 km
2018	EDISON	5,109	63 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	0.3 in	Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.3 in
March	43°F (6°C)	1.0 in
April	51°F (11°C)	1.3 in
May	61°F (16°C)	1.5 in
June	71°F (22°C)	1.3 in
July	79°F (26°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	74°F (24°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
September	66°F (19°C)	1.0 in
October	53°F (12°C)	0.7 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.6 in
December	32°F (0°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Pueblo has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.3").

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