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Weather & Climate in Greeley County, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Greeley County experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 3,645 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,645 ft (1,111 m) |
| Area | 777.4 sq mi (2,013.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4804°N, 101.8060°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Greeley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
5 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 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2014 | 23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado | M3.0 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2003 | 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado | M2.9 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2021 | 23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado | M2.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 2016 | 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado | M2.5 | 79 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
633 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 78 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 23, 2023 | EF3 | 83 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 58 km | 28.0 mi | 2 |
| May 29, 2001 | EF3 | 87 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1999 | EF3 | 42 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 66 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1971 | EF3 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1968 | EF3 | 56 km | 140.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1967 | EF3 | 61 km | 35.6 mi | 1 |
| Jul 20, 1958 | EF3 | 45 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1951 | EF3 | 84 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2017 | EF2 | 79 km | 18.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | EF2 | 86 km | 19.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | EF2 | 60 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | EF2 | 93 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | EF2 | 95 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2000 | EF2 | 67 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 1993 | EF2 | 97 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1990 | EF2 | 89 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1990 | EF2 | 98 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1990 | EF2 | 81 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
17 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RABBIT 22 (10,393 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | RABBIT 22 | 10,393 | 89 km |
| 2022 | SHERIDAN LAKE | 5,310 | 59 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,162 | 79 km |
| 2017 | 2017-117 | 3,103 | 98 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,535 | 76 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,039 | 69 km |
| 2023 | MANVEL | 2,038 | 68 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 1,496 | 92 km |
| 2020 | COUNTY RD T | 1,371 | 76 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,304 | 62 km |
| 2007 | BRADSHAW | 1,255 | 67 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,154 | 49 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,154 | 60 km |
| 2023 | ARMSTRONG | 1,128 | 70 km |
| 2016 | BARRETT | 1,101 | 36 km |
| 2022 | COUNTY ROAD 56 | 1,076 | 86 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 1,014 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Greeley County has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and December the driest (0.3").