Weather & Climate in Raymer (New Raymer), CO

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

Raymer (New Raymer) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 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 16.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.0 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 4,779 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	48.8°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,779 ft (1,457 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	106/sq mi
Coordinates	40.6080°N, 103.8436°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Morgan County County
Nearest Airport	Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.2"

57% below US avg

Snowfall 29.0"

Wettest Month (May) 2.52"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	18.0 / 100
Community Resilience	30.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	67 km	1 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	69 km	6 km
Jun 13, 2025	7 km SE of Erie, Colorado	M2.7	117 km	9 km
Aug 23, 2016	2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado	M2.6	74 km	10 km
Jun 23, 2014	6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado	M2.5	62 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

841 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 96 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 8, 2023	EF3	94 km	15.7 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	88 km	38.7 mi	1
Jul 5, 2000	EF3	97 km	6.0 mi	0
May 30, 1996	EF3	95 km	0.5 mi	0
May 10, 1975	EF3	57 km	8.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1974	EF3	57 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1960	EF3	94 km	26.1 mi	0
May 15, 1952	EF3	69 km	7.4 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	74 km	1.6 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	71 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	85 km	1.9 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	98 km	4.9 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	72 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 29, 2018	EF2	45 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 29, 2018	EF2	42 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	53 km	15.0 mi	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	50 km	8.8 mi	0
May 18, 2010	EF2	78 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 31, 1996	EF2	61 km	5.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOGAN (30,076 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	LOGAN	30,076	96 km
2012	LAST CHANCE	17,958	94 km
2002	UNNAMED	8,688	61 km
2002	UNNAMED	5,258	14 km
2001	UNNAMED	3,760	55 km
2021	BIJOU	3,485	48 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,275	59 km
2004	ROSETTA LANE	3,164	82 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,261	22 km
2020	SUNDAY FIRE	2,204	79 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,134	31 km
2016	CO RD 128	1,867	55 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,782	84 km
2024	104	1,745	22 km
2020	SHAMROCK	1,582	77 km
2001	SPRING	1,380	51 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,337	42 km
2024	WILDHORSE 5	1,232	55 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,209	91 km
2019	KEOTA	1,146	15 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.2 in
February	32°F (-0°C)	0.2 in	Driest
March	38°F (4°C)	0.8 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.3 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
June	67°F (19°C)	2.4 in
July	73°F (23°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.7 in
September	62°F (17°C)	1.2 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.6 in
November	36°F (2°C)	0.4 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.2 in	Coldest

Raymer (New Raymer) has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.2").

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