Weather & Climate in Valmont, CO

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

Valmont experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 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 5,168 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.0°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,168 ft (1,575 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	262/sq mi
Coordinates	40.0336°N, 105.2078°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Boulder County County
Nearest Airport	Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"

60% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 2.72"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	11.4 / 100
Community Resilience	91.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Dec 25, 1994	9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado	M4.0	89 km	10 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	147 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	104 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	70 km	1 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	113 km	5 km
Feb 7, 2000	19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.0	139 km	5 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	93 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	68 km	6 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	87 km	2 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	104 km	5 km
Apr 30, 2008	3 km SW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M2.8	148 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1995	6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M2.8	149 km	5 km
Jul 30, 2000	7 km SW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M2.8	150 km	5 km
Apr 18, 1998	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	104 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2025	7 km SE of Erie, Colorado	M2.7	20 km	9 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	104 km	5 km
Jun 21, 2018	16 km SSW of Walden, Colorado	M2.7	117 km	2 km
Feb 8, 2007	6 km S of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M2.7	146 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2016	2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado	M2.6	68 km	10 km
Feb 9, 2000	21 km NNE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M2.5	146 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

650 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 159 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	26 km	6.7 mi	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	45 km	38.7 mi	1
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	41 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 1982	EF3	63 km	3.0 mi	0
May 18, 1975	EF3	48 km	4.1 mi	0
May 15, 1952	EF3	63 km	7.4 mi	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	29 km	7.5 mi	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	91 km	8.8 mi	0
Jul 31, 1996	EF2	74 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	74 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1990	EF2	79 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	41 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	21 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	15 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 7, 1987	EF2	82 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1987	EF2	44 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1987	EF2	58 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	44 km	1.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 1986	EF2	57 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 19, 1985	EF2	63 km	0.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	CAMERON PEAK	208,910	71 km
2020	EAST TROUBLESOME	188,924	71 km
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	91 km
2012	HIGH PARK	90,769	71 km
2020	WILLIAMS FORK	14,679	70 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	73 km
2000	BOBCAT	10,444	50 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	17 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	72 km
2004	PICNIC ROCK	9,014	76 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	90 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	9 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	15 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	33 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	65 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	16 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	9 km
2011	CRYSTAL FIRE	2,855	59 km
2002	SCHOONOVER	2,821	89 km
2012	FERN LAKE	2,549	53 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-1°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	33°F (1°C)	0.6 in
March	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
June	65°F (18°C)	1.9 in
July	73°F (23°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	1.6 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.6 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.2 in
November	37°F (3°C)	1.2 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	0.7 in

Valmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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