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Weather & Climate in Sheridan Lake, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sheridan Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°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 16.3 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 4,070 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,070 ft (1,241 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4667°N, 102.2944°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Kiowa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Aug 17, 2009 | 8 km E of Eads, Colorado | M3.9 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Jan 2, 1998 | 21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado | M3.4 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2014 | 23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado | M3.0 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2003 | 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado | M2.9 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2020 | 14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado | M2.7 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2021 | 23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado | M2.5 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 2016 | 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado | M2.5 | 39 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
529 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 78 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 23, 2023 | EF3 | 65 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 52 km | 28.0 mi | 2 |
| May 29, 2001 | EF3 | 54 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1999 | EF3 | 83 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 1993 | EF3 | 86 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 84 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1971 | EF3 | 63 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1968 | EF3 | 98 km | 140.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1967 | EF3 | 98 km | 35.6 mi | 1 |
| Jul 20, 1958 | EF3 | 55 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | EF2 | 55 km | 19.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | EF2 | 17 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | EF2 | 64 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | EF2 | 57 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2000 | EF2 | 68 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 5, 1994 | EF2 | 89 km | 6.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 1993 | EF2 | 98 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1990 | EF2 | 97 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1988 | EF2 | 98 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1982 | EF2 | 52 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FT. LYONS (12,310 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | FT. LYONS | 12,310 | 81 km |
| 2018 | RABBIT 22 | 10,393 | 75 km |
| 2022 | SHERIDAN LAKE | 5,310 | 17 km |
| 2023 | GAGEBY CREEK | 4,867 | 80 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,162 | 88 km |
| 2022 | FORT LYONS | 2,647 | 87 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,535 | 80 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 2,530 | 73 km |
| 2022 | FF | 2,463 | 97 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 2,242 | 97 km |
| 2022 | HASWELL | 2,101 | 77 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,039 | 31 km |
| 2023 | MANVEL | 2,038 | 42 km |
| 2019 | BLACK BRIDGE | 1,689 | 89 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,663 | 98 km |
| 2021 | FT. LYONS | 1,541 | 83 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 1,496 | 77 km |
| 2020 | COUNTY RD T | 1,371 | 34 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,304 | 58 km |
| 2007 | BRADSHAW | 1,255 | 72 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Sheridan Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and December the driest (0.2").