Weather & Climate in Severance, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Severance experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54. 41% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 4,890 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,890 ft (1,490 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 722/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5051°N, 104.8421°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Weld County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 40.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 21 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
9 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 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado | M3.2 | 20 km | 1 km |
| Sep 12, 1990 | 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado | M3.0 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado | M2.9 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Mar 30, 2019 | 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado | M2.9 | 18 km | 6 km |
| Jun 21, 2018 | 16 km SSW of Walden, Colorado | M2.7 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado | M2.7 | 57 km | 9 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado | M2.6 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2014 | 6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado | M2.5 | 27 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
718 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 194 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 4, 2015 | EF3 | 35 km | 6.7 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2008 | EF3 | 32 km | 38.7 mi | 1 |
| Jun 15, 1988 | EF3 | 87 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1982 | EF3 | 81 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1979 | EF3 | 74 km | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| May 18, 1975 | EF3 | 79 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1960 | EF3 | 67 km | 17.2 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1952 | EF3 | 30 km | 7.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 2021 | EF2 | 41 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2018 | EF2 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2017 | EF2 | 61 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 2016 | EF2 | 65 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 2010 | EF2 | 85 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2008 | EF2 | 66 km | 25.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1996 | EF2 | 27 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 30, 1996 | EF2 | 76 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1996 | EF2 | 87 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1996 | EF2 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1990 | EF2 | 26 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1988 | EF2 | 87 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | CAMERON PEAK | 208,910 | 61 km |
| 2012 | HIGH PARK | 90,769 | 47 km |
| 2000 | BOBCAT | 10,444 | 39 km |
| 2020 | CALWOOD | 9,836 | 57 km |
| 2004 | PICNIC ROCK | 9,014 | 40 km |
| 2024 | HAPPY JACK | 6,585 | 78 km |
| 2021 | MARSHALL | 6,286 | 67 km |
| 2010 | FOURMILE CANYON | 5,865 | 68 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 5,258 | 72 km |
| 2002 | BIG ELK | 4,348 | 54 km |
| 2021 | BIJOU | 3,485 | 81 km |
| 2003 | OVERLAND | 3,232 | 60 km |
| 2004 | ROSETTA LANE | 3,164 | 58 km |
| 2009 | OLD STAGE | 3,160 | 59 km |
| 2011 | CRYSTAL FIRE | 2,855 | 40 km |
| 2012 | FERN LAKE | 2,549 | 72 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 2,261 | 98 km |
| 2020 | SUNDAY FIRE | 2,204 | 44 km |
| 2017 | CATTLE DRIVE | 2,200 | 46 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 2,134 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Severance has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.5").