Weather & Climate in Springfield, CO

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

Springfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°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 15.2 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 4,369 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.7°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,369 ft (1,332 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density	1,312/sq mi
Coordinates	37.4049°N, 102.6189°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Baca County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"

60% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.60"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	23.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	95.8 / 100
Community Resilience	11.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

14 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	119 km	5 km
Aug 1, 1996	17 km NE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	144 km	5 km
Mar 17, 2022	13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.8	131 km	5 km
Jun 19, 2002	19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.7	100 km	5 km
Jan 2, 1998	21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado	M3.4	84 km	5 km
Mar 31, 2022	8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.4	125 km	5 km
Nov 1, 1996	15 km ENE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.2	143 km	5 km
Aug 1, 1996	19 km ENE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.2	139 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2014	23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado	M3.0	142 km	5 km
Jan 10, 2003	14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.9	95 km	5 km
Nov 16, 2013	33 km ENE of Grenville, New Mexico	M2.7	94 km	5 km
Apr 6, 2020	14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado	M2.7	35 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2021	23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado	M2.5	135 km	5 km
Aug 6, 2016	13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.5	96 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

343 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 34 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 18, 1977	EF4	86 km	38.6 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF3	58 km	13.1 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	81 km	28.0 mi	2
May 29, 2001	EF3	74 km	3.0 mi	0
May 9, 1972	EF3	63 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	81 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	70 km	19.1 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	66 km	2.0 mi	0
May 31, 2010	EF2	37 km	9.2 mi	0
May 31, 2010	EF2	31 km	2.8 mi	0
Jun 16, 2004	EF2	50 km	2.0 mi	0
May 15, 2003	EF2	15 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 6, 2001	EF2	92 km	6.6 mi	0
Jun 19, 1990	EF2	98 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 19, 1990	EF2	96 km	1.5 mi	0
May 18, 1977	EF2	75 km	16.1 mi	0
May 18, 1977	EF2	71 km	117.2 mi	0
Jun 8, 1975	EF2	77 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 1975	EF2	92 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 22, 1972	EF2	85 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BADGER HOLE (49,146 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	BADGER HOLE	49,146	47 km
2018	STATELINE	28,533	63 km
2011	TUNNER	17,774	78 km
2011	SHELL COMPLEX	14,158	66 km
2011	FT. LYONS	12,310	84 km
2020	CHERRY CANYON	11,823	71 km
2018	RABBIT 22	10,393	51 km
1996	CANYON	10,233	89 km
2011	CALLIE MARIE	9,393	94 km
2002	FURNISH	8,862	62 km
2006	FERGUSON	8,226	93 km
2006	WINDY	6,882	84 km
2011	SALT	6,078	81 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,555	62 km
2002	KENTON	5,400	76 km
2022	CAMPBELL ROAD	5,255	99 km
2023	GAGEBY CREEK	4,867	86 km
2006	MOUNT CARMEL	4,061	56 km
2019	C34	3,883	41 km
2018	APPLE NM	3,779	68 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.4 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.9 in
April	52°F (11°C)	1.2 in
May	61°F (16°C)	2.4 in
June	72°F (22°C)	2.3 in
July	76°F (24°C)	2.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	74°F (24°C)	1.9 in
September	67°F (19°C)	1.4 in
October	55°F (13°C)	0.8 in
November	42°F (5°C)	0.7 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.4 in

Springfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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