Weather & Climate in Sheridan, CO

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

Sheridan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 33°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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.1 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 5,288 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.8°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,288 ft (1,612 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density	2,704/sq mi
Coordinates	39.6478°N, 105.0175°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Jefferson County County
Nearest Airport	Denver International (DEN) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 34.1"

Wettest Month (May) 2.72"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	94.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	11.4 / 100
Community Resilience	66.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

21 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	44 km	10 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	102 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	61 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	98 km	1 km
Jan 26, 2008	12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M3.1	142 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	70 km	5 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	102 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	57 km	2 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	97 km	6 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	61 km	5 km
Oct 13, 2002	13 km S of Norrie, Colorado	M2.8	149 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1995	6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M2.8	104 km	5 km
Apr 18, 1998	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	61 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2025	7 km SE of Erie, Colorado	M2.7	40 km	9 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	61 km	5 km
Sep 24, 2013	6 km NNE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M2.6	148 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2016	2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado	M2.6	99 km	10 km
Jun 23, 2014	6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado	M2.5	97 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2021	19 km WNW of Cañon City, Colorado	M2.5	131 km	8 km
Aug 4, 1994	6 km NNE of Smeltertown, Colorado	M2.5	143 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

708 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 163 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	67 km	6.7 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	69 km	38.7 mi	1
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	12 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 1982	EF3	46 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 24, 1979	EF3	89 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF3	80 km	4.9 mi	0
May 18, 1975	EF3	30 km	4.1 mi	0
May 15, 1952	EF3	85 km	7.4 mi	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	56 km	7.5 mi	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	97 km	8.8 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF2	83 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 2012	EF2	86 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 15, 2009	EF2	56 km	4.0 mi	0
May 10, 2004	EF2	93 km	6.0 mi	0
Jul 31, 1996	EF2	98 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	56 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	12 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	39 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	34 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 2, 1987	EF2	36 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HAYMAN (129,417 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	53 km
2012	WALDO CANYON	20,112	80 km
2020	WILLIAMS FORK	14,679	85 km
2013	BLACK FOREST	11,885	73 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	36 km
2000	BOBCAT	10,444	95 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	62 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	40 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	48 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	37 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	55 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	79 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	27 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	61 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	54 km
2002	SCHOONOVER	2,821	49 km
2012	FERN LAKE	2,549	96 km
2020	SUNDAY FIRE	2,204	69 km
2002	SNAKING	2,080	49 km
2023	403	1,767	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	0.6 in	Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	0.7 in
March	40°F (4°C)	1.6 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.0 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
June	66°F (19°C)	1.9 in
July	73°F (23°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.8 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.5 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.2 in
November	38°F (3°C)	1.1 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Sheridan has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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