Weather & Climate in Vona, CO

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

Vona experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.6 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 4,502 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.9°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,502 ft (1,372 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	795/sq mi
Coordinates	39.3021°N, 102.7434°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Kit Carson County County
Nearest Airport	Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 29.6"

Wettest Month (May) 2.80"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	32.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	37.0 / 100
Community Resilience	8.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

5 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	93 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2014	23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado	M3.0	78 km	5 km
Jan 10, 2003	14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.9	117 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2021	23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado	M2.5	120 km	5 km
Aug 6, 2016	13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.5	115 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

663 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 60 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 8, 2023	EF3	95 km	15.7 mi	0
May 31, 1999	EF3	72 km	7.0 mi	0
May 30, 1996	EF3	78 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 21, 1993	EF3	64 km	12.0 mi	0
Jul 7, 1993	EF3	24 km	9.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF3	100 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF3	84 km	7.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	92 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1958	EF3	85 km	3.3 mi	0
Aug 8, 2023	EF2	46 km	5.3 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	75 km	4.9 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	89 km	1.9 mi	0
Jun 5, 2015	EF2	29 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	94 km	0.7 mi	0
Oct 31, 2000	EF2	65 km	12.0 mi	0
May 31, 1999	EF2	68 km	7.0 mi	0
Oct 5, 1994	EF2	15 km	6.3 mi	0
Jun 7, 1994	EF2	91 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1994	EF2	87 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1994	EF2	89 km	7.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LAST CHANCE (17,958 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	LAST CHANCE	17,958	92 km
2018	HWY 94	7,480	81 km
2011	KARVAL	5,322	100 km
1996	UNNAMED	4,928	60 km
2022	CR 15	3,244	50 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,535	66 km
2003	UNNAMED	2,530	71 km
2022	FF	2,463	42 km
2016	PUMKIN CENTER	2,451	94 km
2011	ZWEYGARDT	2,118	77 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD R	2,080	88 km
2007	WANO	1,556	99 km
2020	COUNTY RD T	1,371	88 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,304	64 km
2007	BRADSHAW	1,255	71 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,154	91 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,076	56 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	32°F (0°C)	0.4 in
March	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.3 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	2.4 in
July	74°F (23°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	2.1 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
October	51°F (11°C)	0.8 in
November	37°F (3°C)	0.6 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	0.3 in

Vona has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.3").

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