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Weather & Climate in Walsenburg, CO

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

Walsenburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 91.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 6,302 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,302 ft (1,921 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density1,030/sq mi
Coordinates37.6306°N, 104.7817°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyHuerfano County County
Nearest AirportSan Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 91.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.5 / 100
Community Resilience16.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

335 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 64 km 4 km
Aug 10, 2005 20 km S of Weston, Colorado M5.0 76 km 5 km
Aug 22, 2011 9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado M4.7 70 km 5 km
Sep 5, 2001 0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado M4.5 56 km 5 km
Jan 3, 2007 8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado M4.4 64 km 5 km
Mar 22, 2004 30 km S of Weston, Colorado M4.4 87 km 5 km
Aug 1, 2004 31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M4.3 89 km 5 km
Mar 10, 2023 6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado M4.3 51 km 6 km
Jun 19, 2023 Colorado M4.1 44 km 6 km
Aug 10, 2005 20 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado M4.1 76 km 5 km
Jul 29, 2009 32 km NNE of Cimarron, New Mexico M4.1 93 km 5 km
Aug 26, 2023 19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado M4.0 74 km 4 km
Aug 23, 2011 7 km S of Valdez, Colorado M4.0 65 km 5 km
Sep 4, 2001 2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado M4.0 56 km 5 km
Sep 13, 2011 20 km S of Sequndo, Colorado M4.0 78 km 5 km
Feb 6, 2016 Colorado M4.0 62 km 2 km
Mar 10, 2023 5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado M3.9 52 km 4 km
Sep 16, 2011 26 km S of Sequndo, Colorado M3.9 83 km 5 km
Aug 20, 2015 7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado M3.9 60 km 1 km
Aug 23, 2016 18 km SSW of Weston, CO M3.9 73 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 31, 1955 EF3 61 km 0.5 mi 0
Oct 20, 1953 EF3 86 km 11.9 mi 0
Aug 21, 1984 EF2 71 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 10, 1978 EF2 47 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 4, 1960 EF2 75 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 10, 1955 EF2 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 18, 1951 EF2 92 km 29.9 mi 0
May 8, 2017 EF1 38 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 6, 2014 EF1 62 km 8.6 mi 0
Jun 6, 2014 EF1 72 km 1.4 mi 0
Aug 16, 2008 EF1 84 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 9, 2006 EF1 78 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 19, 1995 EF1 99 km 0.1 mi 0
May 25, 1993 EF1 28 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 13, 1989 EF1 90 km 0.3 mi 0
Apr 21, 1988 EF1 90 km 0.3 mi 0
Jul 22, 1985 EF1 97 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 19, 1985 EF1 91 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 10, 1983 EF1 65 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 10, 1983 EF1 29 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: SPRING CREEK (107,108 acres, 2018).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2018 SPRING CREEK 107,108 33 km
2008 BRIDGER 46,612 90 km
2011 BEAR SPRINGS CALLIE MARIE 36,863 79 km
2011 TRACK 28,893 80 km
1986 UNNAMED 25,771 99 km
2002 SPRING 24,044 71 km
2016 JUNKINS 19,023 65 km
2006 MATO VEGA 13,126 44 km
2005 MASON 11,630 63 km
2013 EAST PEAK 10,082 24 km
2011 CALLIE MARIE 9,393 99 km
2002 JAMES AND JOHN 7,190 71 km
2011 BEAR 6,585 82 km
2011 PURGATOIRE FIRE 6,233 81 km
2021 HART CANYON RX FY22 5,781 99 km
2016 BEULAH HILL 5,769 51 km
2008 WEST FORK 5,436 85 km
2018 APACHE COMPLEX 5,182 97 km
2018 TRINCHERA CREEK 5,173 90 km
2010 MEDANO 4,887 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 0.4 in
March 40°F (5°C) 0.9 in
April 47°F (9°C) 1.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Walsenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.4").

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