Weather & Climate in Walsh, CO

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

Walsh 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 3,959 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	3,959 ft (1,207 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	896/sq mi
Coordinates	37.3861°N, 102.2799°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Baca County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"

49% below US avg

Snowfall 23.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.60"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

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

9 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	126 km	5 km
Mar 17, 2022	13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.8	145 km	5 km
Jun 19, 2002	19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.7	113 km	5 km
Jan 2, 1998	21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado	M3.4	111 km	5 km
Mar 31, 2022	8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.4	138 km	5 km
Jan 10, 2003	14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.9	101 km	5 km
Nov 16, 2013	33 km ENE of Grenville, New Mexico	M2.7	115 km	5 km
Apr 6, 2020	14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado	M2.7	65 km	5 km
Aug 6, 2016	13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.5	104 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

377 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 41 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1993	EF4	94 km	23.0 mi	0
May 18, 1977	EF4	83 km	38.6 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF3	57 km	13.1 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	72 km	28.0 mi	2
May 29, 2001	EF3	83 km	3.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF3	100 km	18.5 mi	0
May 9, 1972	EF3	39 km	2.7 mi	0
Jun 6, 1951	EF3	83 km	44.8 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	92 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	77 km	19.1 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	77 km	2.0 mi	0
May 31, 2010	EF2	59 km	2.8 mi	0
May 31, 2010	EF2	45 km	9.2 mi	0
May 11, 2005	EF2	85 km	13.2 mi	0
Jun 16, 2004	EF2	76 km	2.0 mi	0
May 15, 2003	EF2	44 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 6, 2001	EF2	64 km	6.6 mi	0
Apr 6, 2001	EF2	88 km	14.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 1990	EF2	79 km	20.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 1990	EF2	72 km	1.5 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	18 km
2018	STATELINE	28,533	85 km
2011	TUNNER	17,774	50 km
2011	SHELL COMPLEX	14,158	96 km
2018	RABBIT 22	10,393	45 km
2002	FURNISH	8,862	87 km
2021	COBB FIRE	7,142	97 km
2006	WINDY	6,882	96 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,555	86 km
2002	KENTON	5,400	99 km
2006	MOUNT CARMEL	4,061	50 km
2019	C34	3,883	42 km
2018	APPLE NM	3,779	85 km
2017	WINDSPLITTER	3,299	65 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,162	60 km
2006	STEELER	2,471	63 km
1988	UNNAMED	2,242	73 km
2023	MANVEL	2,038	81 km
2019	GRASSLANDS COMPLEX	2,004	64 km
2022	FEED YARD FIRE	1,965	93 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)	0.3 in
March	44°F (6°C)	0.9 in
April	52°F (11°C)	1.2 in
May	62°F (17°C)	2.5 in
June	72°F (22°C)	2.4 in
July	78°F (25°C)	2.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	75°F (24°C)	2.1 in
September	67°F (19°C)	1.6 in
October	55°F (13°C)	0.9 in
November	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in
December	33°F (1°C)	0.3 in

Walsh has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.3").

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