Hail history for Trinidad, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Trinidad since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Trinidad
- Last hail
- Sep 17, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 16 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 5, 2023
44 reports on 28 days since 1958 · #51 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Trinidad
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Trinidad
The latest hail report in and around Trinidad is from September 17, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on July 5, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Trinidad logged 26 reports on 13 hail days, about 1.3 reports a year. That is 63% more than the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #51 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Trinidad accounts for 14% of the 317 reports filed in Las Animas County.
9% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 8% for the median Colorado town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 5, 2023 near 1.1 W Trinidad.
Reports were up 171% in 2016–2025 (19) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2022, with 8 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (41% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Trinidad 1.3
- Las Animas County 8.7
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Trinidad 13
- Las Animas County 83
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Trinidad 9%
- Las Animas County 8%
- Median Colorado town on this site 8%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 6 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 6 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 5 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.1 W Trinidad | Las Animas | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.88 NW Trinidad | Las Animas | 12:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 1958 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Las Animas | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 1958 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Las Animas | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.1 W Trinidad | Las Animas | 14:19 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 20%
- 1–2 in 31 70%
- 2 in + 4 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.1 W Trinidad | Las Animas | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 W Trinidad | Las Animas | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.79 WSW Trinidad | Las Animas | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.1 W Trinidad | Las Animas | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 NE Trinidad | Las Animas | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Trinidad | Las Animas | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Trinidad | Las Animas | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.1 W Trinidad | Las Animas | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.35 SSW Trinidad | Las Animas | 13:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.77 NE Trinidad | Las Animas | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.82 NNE Trinidad | Las Animas | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.55 W Trinidad | Las Animas | 14:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Trinidad
- Walsenburg 57 km · 21
Questions about hail in Trinidad
How often does it hail in Trinidad, Colorado?
44 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Trinidad since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.3 reports a year. That ranks #51 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Trinidad?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Trinidad?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 5, 2023 near 1.1 W Trinidad. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Trinidad?
The most recent report in this data is from September 17, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Trinidad had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 16 reports. The most recent was September 17, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.