Weather & Climate in Swink, CO

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

Swink experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°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 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.8 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 4,123 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.8°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,123 ft (1,257 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	1,793/sq mi
Coordinates	38.0141°N, 103.6282°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Crowley County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"

67% below US avg

Snowfall 24.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.20"

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

122 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Aug 23, 2011	6 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M5.3	142 km	4 km
Aug 22, 2011	9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado	M4.7	136 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2001	0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.5	130 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado	M4.3	135 km	6 km
Jun 19, 2023	Colorado	M4.1	108 km	6 km
Sep 4, 2001	2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.0	132 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2011	7 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M4.0	142 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2009	8 km E of Eads, Colorado	M3.9	97 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	135 km	4 km
Aug 1, 1996	17 km NE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	88 km	5 km
May 11, 2011	4 km SE of Valdez, Colorado	M3.8	137 km	5 km
Mar 19, 2023	4 km WNW of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	107 km	6 km
Sep 5, 2001	3 km SSE of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.7	133 km	5 km
Jan 22, 2014	9 km NNW of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.6	125 km	4 km
Sep 10, 2023	8 km NNW of Segundo, Colorado	M3.6	136 km	2 km
Sep 6, 2001	3 km S of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.6	134 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	8 km N of Segundo, Colorado	M3.5	133 km	3 km
Aug 23, 2011	3 km SSW of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.5	134 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2011	4 km S of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.5	135 km	5 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	138 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

252 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 21 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 29, 2001	EF3	86 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	66 km	5.6 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF3	38 km	11.9 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	76 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	81 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	90 km	19.1 mi	0
May 31, 2010	EF2	100 km	2.8 mi	0
Jun 16, 2004	EF2	62 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF2	99 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1984	EF2	89 km	1.0 mi	0
May 18, 1982	EF2	76 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 1978	EF2	70 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 13, 1977	EF2	24 km	5.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 1975	EF2	89 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 1975	EF2	31 km	2.0 mi	0
May 12, 1975	EF2	79 km	11.1 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	62 km	4.6 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	38 km	5.6 mi	0
Jun 29, 1962	EF2	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 12, 1956	EF2	35 km	5.0 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	52 km
2011	BEAR SPRINGS CALLIE MARIE	36,863	55 km
1986	UNNAMED	25,771	78 km
2011	SHELL COMPLEX	14,158	63 km
2011	FT. LYONS	12,310	49 km
2020	CHERRY CANYON	11,823	68 km
1996	CANYON	10,233	44 km
2011	CALLIE MARIE	9,393	48 km
2018	HWY 94	7,480	91 km
2011	PURGATOIRE FIRE	6,233	95 km
2011	SALT	6,078	32 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,555	52 km
2008	ORDWAY CROWLEY CO	5,339	27 km
2011	KARVAL	5,322	77 km
2018	TRINCHERA CREEK	5,173	92 km
2018	EDISON	5,109	67 km
2023	GAGEBY CREEK	4,867	49 km
1989	UNNAMED	4,505	98 km
1997	UNNAMED	3,728	81 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,529	79 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	0.3 in	Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	0.3 in
March	44°F (6°C)	0.8 in
April	52°F (11°C)	1.1 in
May	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in
June	73°F (23°C)	1.5 in
July	77°F (25°C)	2.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	76°F (24°C)	1.7 in
September	67°F (19°C)	1.0 in
October	54°F (12°C)	0.7 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.5 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	0.3 in	Coldest

Swink has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.3").

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