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Sedgwick, Colorado
Community signs (2017)
Community signs (2017)
Location within Sedgwick County and Colorado
Location within Sedgwick County and Colorado
Country United States
State Colorado
County Sedgwick County
Incorporated January 28, 1918
Area
 • Total 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2)
 • Land 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,586 ft (1,093 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 172
 • Density 491/sq mi (191.1/km2)
Time zone UTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP Code
Area code 970
FIPS code 08-68930
GNIS ID 182694

Sedgwick is a small town located in Sedgwick County, Colorado, United States. In 2020, about 172 people lived there. A "statutory town" means it follows general laws set by the state of Colorado for how towns are run.

History of Sedgwick

Sedgwick got its name from Fort Sedgwick. This fort was named after John Sedgwick. He was a very important general in the Union Army. This was during the American Civil War.

Where is Sedgwick Located?

Sedgwick is in northeastern Colorado. It is located at about 40.9 degrees North and 102.5 degrees West. The town covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

What is the Climate Like in Sedgwick?

Sedgwick has a semi-arid climate. This means it is usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. The climate is often called "BSk" on climate maps.

One of the hottest times in Sedgwick was July 1954. During that month, temperatures reached 100°F (38°C) or higher for 16 days. On July 11, 1954, the temperature even went up to 114°F (46°C)!

Climate data for Sedgwick, Colorado, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1952–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 73
(23)
77
(25)
86
(30)
94
(34)
100
(38)
110
(43)
114
(46)
106
(41)
103
(39)
94
(34)
81
(27)
76
(24)
114
(46)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 62.0
(16.7)
66.5
(19.2)
77.2
(25.1)
83.4
(28.6)
90.6
(32.6)
98.1
(36.7)
102.7
(39.3)
99.5
(37.5)
96.3
(35.7)
86.9
(30.5)
73.9
(23.3)
62.5
(16.9)
103.6
(39.8)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 39.5
(4.2)
42.3
(5.7)
53.3
(11.8)
60.7
(15.9)
70.1
(21.2)
82.6
(28.1)
89.7
(32.1)
87.2
(30.7)
79.3
(26.3)
64.0
(17.8)
50.4
(10.2)
39.9
(4.4)
63.2
(17.4)
Daily mean °F (°C) 27.4
(−2.6)
29.8
(−1.2)
39.3
(4.1)
46.8
(8.2)
56.9
(13.8)
68.5
(20.3)
75.0
(23.9)
72.6
(22.6)
64.1
(17.8)
49.7
(9.8)
37.4
(3.0)
27.9
(−2.3)
49.6
(9.8)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 15.2
(−9.3)
17.3
(−8.2)
25.3
(−3.7)
33.0
(0.6)
43.8
(6.6)
54.4
(12.4)
60.3
(15.7)
57.9
(14.4)
48.8
(9.3)
35.5
(1.9)
24.3
(−4.3)
16.0
(−8.9)
36.0
(2.2)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −5.7
(−20.9)
−1.9
(−18.8)
7.5
(−13.6)
18.6
(−7.4)
29.5
(−1.4)
43.3
(6.3)
51.8
(11.0)
48.5
(9.2)
35.3
(1.8)
18.2
(−7.7)
6.5
(−14.2)
−3.1
(−19.5)
−11.7
(−24.3)
Record low °F (°C) −26
(−32)
−26
(−32)
−16
(−27)
6
(−14)
21
(−6)
33
(1)
42
(6)
40
(4)
17
(−8)
−2
(−19)
−9
(−23)
−30
(−34)
−30
(−34)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.32
(8.1)
0.49
(12)
0.90
(23)
2.03
(52)
2.92
(74)
3.15
(80)
2.16
(55)
2.08
(53)
1.35
(34)
1.32
(34)
0.52
(13)
0.37
(9.4)
17.61
(447.5)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 4.1
(10)
6.1
(15)
5.1
(13)
4.6
(12)
0.4
(1.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.2
(0.51)
2.5
(6.4)
3.6
(9.1)
4.8
(12)
31.4
(79.01)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 2.6 4.1 5.0 7.2 9.1 8.7 7.4 6.8 5.2 5.6 3.4 2.9 68.0
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 2.3 3.4 2.5 1.8 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 1.0 1.8 2.6 15.7
Source 1: NOAA
Source 2: National Weather Service

How Many People Live in Sedgwick?

The number of people living in Sedgwick has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 380
1930 444 16.8%
1940 373 −16.0%
1950 332 −11.0%
1960 299 −9.9%
1970 208 −30.4%
1980 258 24.0%
1990 183 −29.1%
2000 191 4.4%
2010 146 −23.6%
2020 172 17.8%

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