Weather & Climate in Two Buttes, CO

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

Two Buttes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.0 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 4,103 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.2°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,103 ft (1,251 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	52/sq mi
Coordinates	37.5607°N, 102.3966°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Baca County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"

49% below US avg

Snowfall 23.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.60"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

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

10 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	104 km	5 km
Jun 19, 2002	19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.7	124 km	5 km
Jan 2, 1998	21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado	M3.4	94 km	5 km
Mar 31, 2022	8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.4	149 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2014	23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado	M3.0	132 km	5 km
Jan 10, 2003	14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.9	80 km	5 km
Nov 16, 2013	33 km ENE of Grenville, New Mexico	M2.7	120 km	5 km
Apr 6, 2020	14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado	M2.7	57 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	83 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

394 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 37 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 23, 2023	EF3	37 km	13.1 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	57 km	28.0 mi	2
May 29, 2001	EF3	61 km	3.0 mi	0
May 9, 1972	EF3	60 km	2.7 mi	0
Jun 6, 1951	EF3	91 km	44.8 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	55 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	70 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	55 km	19.1 mi	0
May 31, 2010	EF2	56 km	2.8 mi	0
May 31, 2010	EF2	58 km	9.2 mi	0
May 11, 2005	EF2	92 km	13.2 mi	0
Jun 16, 2004	EF2	59 km	2.0 mi	0
May 15, 2003	EF2	40 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 6, 2001	EF2	84 km	6.6 mi	0
Apr 6, 2001	EF2	100 km	14.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 1990	EF2	84 km	20.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 1990	EF2	71 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 19, 1990	EF2	74 km	1.5 mi	0
May 18, 1982	EF2	100 km	2.0 mi	0
May 18, 1977	EF2	84 km	16.1 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	31 km
2018	STATELINE	28,533	89 km
2011	TUNNER	17,774	70 km
2011	SHELL COMPLEX	14,158	85 km
2011	FT. LYONS	12,310	82 km
2020	CHERRY CANYON	11,823	91 km
2018	RABBIT 22	10,393	27 km
2002	FURNISH	8,862	88 km
2011	SALT	6,078	91 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,555	68 km
2022	SHERIDAN LAKE	5,310	97 km
2023	GAGEBY CREEK	4,867	84 km
2006	MOUNT CARMEL	4,061	69 km
2019	C34	3,883	57 km
2018	APPLE NM	3,779	93 km
2017	WINDSPLITTER	3,299	53 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,162	57 km
2022	FORT LYONS	2,647	88 km
2006	STEELER	2,471	83 km
1988	UNNAMED	2,242	54 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.4 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.9 in
April	52°F (11°C)	1.1 in
May	61°F (16°C)	2.4 in
June	72°F (22°C)	2.3 in
July	78°F (25°C)	2.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	75°F (24°C)	2.0 in
September	67°F (19°C)	1.5 in
October	55°F (13°C)	0.8 in
November	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in
December	33°F (0°C)	0.3 in

Two Buttes has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.3").

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