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Weather & Climate in Weldona, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Weldona experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.7 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 4,355 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,355 ft (1,327 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 656/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3484°N, 103.9694°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Morgan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6 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 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado | M3.2 | 56 km | 1 km |
| Mar 30, 2019 | 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado | M2.9 | 58 km | 6 km |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado | M2.7 | 94 km | 9 km |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado | M2.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2014 | 6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado | M2.5 | 49 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
988 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 107 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 8, 2023 | EF3 | 92 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 2015 | EF3 | 95 km | 6.7 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2008 | EF3 | 68 km | 38.7 mi | 1 |
| May 30, 1996 | EF3 | 82 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1993 | EF3 | 94 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1982 | EF3 | 76 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1975 | EF3 | 89 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1975 | EF3 | 52 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1974 | EF3 | 77 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1952 | EF3 | 51 km | 7.4 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2024 | EF2 | 96 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | EF2 | 83 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | EF2 | 59 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | EF2 | 75 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 2021 | EF2 | 83 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2019 | EF2 | 92 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2019 | EF2 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2018 | EF2 | 33 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2018 | EF2 | 31 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2017 | EF2 | 69 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LAST CHANCE (17,958 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | LAST CHANCE | 17,958 | 70 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 8,688 | 51 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 5,258 | 32 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 3,760 | 45 km |
| 2021 | BIJOU | 3,485 | 18 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 3,275 | 71 km |
| 2004 | ROSETTA LANE | 3,164 | 94 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 2,261 | 53 km |
| 2020 | SUNDAY FIRE | 2,204 | 55 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 2,134 | 61 km |
| 2016 | CO RD 128 | 1,867 | 72 km |
| 2024 | 104 | 1,745 | 52 km |
| 2020 | SHAMROCK | 1,582 | 50 km |
| 2001 | SPRING | 1,380 | 64 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,337 | 28 km |
| 2024 | QUAIL HOLLOW | 1,267 | 80 km |
| 2024 | WILDHORSE 5 | 1,232 | 59 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 1,209 | 89 km |
| 2019 | KEOTA | 1,146 | 37 km |
| 2006 | I 76 | 1,033 | 70 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in |
Weldona has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.2").