Weather & Climate in Sugar City, CO

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

Sugar City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°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 11.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,308 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,308 ft (1,313 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	1,415/sq mi
Coordinates	38.2328°N, 103.6633°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Crowley County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.2"

70% below US avg

Snowfall 14.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.28"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	3.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	62.0 / 100
Community Resilience	10.1 / 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	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Sep 5, 2001	0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.5	147 km	5 km
Jun 19, 2023	Colorado	M4.1	125 km	6 km
Sep 4, 2001	2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.0	149 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2009	8 km E of Eads, Colorado	M3.9	89 km	5 km
Aug 1, 1996	17 km NE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	106 km	5 km
Mar 19, 2023	4 km WNW of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	125 km	6 km
Sep 5, 2001	3 km SSE of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.7	150 km	5 km
Jan 22, 2014	9 km NNW of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.6	141 km	4 km
Mar 10, 2023	8 km N of Segundo, Colorado	M3.5	149 km	3 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	122 km	5 km
Sep 6, 2001	3 km E of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.5	146 km	5 km
May 3, 2023	8 km N of Segundo, Colorado	M3.4	150 km	4 km
Jan 2, 1998	21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado	M3.4	50 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2001	4 km SSE of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.4	150 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2023	7 km N of Valdez, Colorado	M3.4	148 km	7 km
Jun 19, 2023	7 km NNW of El Moro, Colorado	M3.4	128 km	6 km
Nov 1, 1996	15 km ENE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.2	110 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2023	9 km N of Segundo, Colorado	M3.2	150 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2023	6 km NW of El Moro, Colorado	M3.2	132 km	5 km
Aug 1, 1996	19 km ENE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.2	106 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

294 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 34 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 29, 2001	EF3	90 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	59 km	5.6 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF3	34 km	11.9 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	96 km	19.1 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	88 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	79 km	6.2 mi	0
Jun 16, 2004	EF2	80 km	2.0 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	92 km	0.3 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	90 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF2	75 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1984	EF2	82 km	1.0 mi	0
May 18, 1982	EF2	70 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 1978	EF2	85 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 13, 1977	EF2	1 km	5.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 1975	EF2	92 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 1975	EF2	39 km	2.0 mi	0
May 12, 1975	EF2	67 km	11.1 mi	0
May 10, 1975	EF2	99 km	21.9 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	38 km	4.6 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	13 km	5.6 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRIDGER (46,612 acres, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	BRIDGER	46,612	75 km
2011	BEAR SPRINGS CALLIE MARIE	36,863	77 km
1986	UNNAMED	25,771	63 km
2011	SHELL COMPLEX	14,158	87 km
2011	FT. LYONS	12,310	55 km
2020	CHERRY CANYON	11,823	93 km
1996	CANYON	10,233	68 km
2011	CALLIE MARIE	9,393	72 km
2018	HWY 94	7,480	68 km
2002	MILNE/SQUIRREL	6,568	94 km
2011	SALT	6,078	54 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,555	68 km
2008	ORDWAY CROWLEY CO	5,339	8 km
2011	KARVAL	5,322	53 km
2017	MILNE	5,113	86 km
2018	EDISON	5,109	45 km
2002	UNNAMED	4,911	81 km
2002	HANOVER	4,903	87 km
2023	GAGEBY CREEK	4,867	54 km
2018	CARSON MIDWAY	4,773	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (1°C)	0.3 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.8 in
April	52°F (11°C)	1.1 in
May	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in
June	72°F (22°C)	1.5 in
July	78°F (25°C)	2.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	76°F (24°C)	1.7 in
September	67°F (19°C)	1.0 in
October	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
November	39°F (4°C)	0.4 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	0.3 in

Sugar City has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and January the driest (0.3").

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