Weather & Climate in Ellicott, CO

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

Ellicott experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,974 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	50.7°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,974 ft (1,821 m)
Area	10.9 sq mi (28.2 km²)
Population Density	122/sq mi
Coordinates	38.8256°N, 104.3829°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	El Paso County County
Nearest Airport	Denver International (DEN) 73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.0"

61% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.48"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	94.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	58.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 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	64 km	10 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	48 km	5 km
Jan 2, 1998	21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado	M3.4	140 km	5 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	69 km	5 km
Jan 26, 2008	12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M3.1	112 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	68 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2014	23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado	M3.0	119 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	106 km	2 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	69 km	5 km
Aug 24, 2016	16 km ENE of Beulah Valley, Colorado	M2.9	83 km	3 km
Dec 31, 1995	6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M2.8	47 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2025	7 km SE of Erie, Colorado	M2.7	141 km	9 km
Apr 18, 1998	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	69 km	5 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	69 km	5 km
Sep 6, 2023	12 km SSE of Walsenburg, Colorado	M2.6	149 km	9 km
Sep 24, 2013	6 km NNE of Cotopaxi, Colorado	M2.6	119 km	5 km
Aug 4, 1994	6 km NNE of Smeltertown, Colorado	M2.5	142 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2023	9 km SE of Walsenburg, Colorado	M2.5	144 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2021	23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado	M2.5	90 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2021	19 km WNW of Cañon City, Colorado	M2.5	98 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

500 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 44 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 31, 1999	EF3	91 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF3	55 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF3	70 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 24, 1979	EF3	47 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 13, 1977	EF3	56 km	4.9 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF3	83 km	11.9 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF2	94 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 2012	EF2	45 km	7.5 mi	0
Jun 15, 2009	EF2	51 km	4.0 mi	0
May 10, 2004	EF2	61 km	6.0 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	1 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	2 km	0.3 mi	0
May 31, 1999	EF2	92 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF2	27 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 19, 1985	EF2	89 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 21, 1984	EF2	67 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 4, 1983	EF2	59 km	8.0 mi	0
Jun 14, 1982	EF2	77 km	2.0 mi	0
May 29, 1982	EF2	92 km	1.0 mi	0
May 17, 1978	EF2	95 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: HAYMAN (129,417 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	90 km
1986	UNNAMED	25,771	42 km
2012	WALDO CANYON	20,112	50 km
2016	IMPACT AREA	19,918	43 km
1998	UNNAMED	18,218	43 km
2013	BLACK FOREST	11,885	36 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	97 km
2005	MASON	11,630	94 km
2008	TA-25	8,253	48 km
2024	RANGE 135	7,766	43 km
2018	HWY 94	7,480	82 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	80 km
2002	MILNE/SQUIRREL	6,568	18 km
2016	BEULAH HILL	5,769	97 km
2008	ORDWAY CROWLEY CO	5,339	86 km
2011	KARVAL	5,322	68 km
2018	APACHE COMPLEX	5,182	53 km
2009	QUARRY	5,141	39 km
2017	MILNE	5,113	14 km
2018	EDISON	5,109	46 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	0.3 in	Driest
February	33°F (0°C)	0.3 in
March	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.1 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.1 in
June	66°F (19°C)	1.9 in
July	71°F (22°C)	2.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	69°F (21°C)	2.4 in
September	62°F (16°C)	1.1 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.7 in
November	37°F (3°C)	0.5 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Ellicott has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.3").

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