Weather & Climate in Hasty, CO

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

Hasty experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°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 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 3,923 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.8°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,923 ft (1,196 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	34/sq mi
Coordinates	38.1023°N, 102.9697°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Kiowa County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 9.7"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.36"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	3.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	15.8 / 100
Community Resilience	29.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very 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

10 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	48 km	5 km
Aug 1, 1996	17 km NE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	137 km	5 km
Jan 2, 1998	21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado	M3.4	49 km	5 km
Nov 1, 1996	15 km ENE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.2	139 km	5 km
Aug 1, 1996	19 km ENE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.2	135 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2014	23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado	M3.0	60 km	5 km
Jan 10, 2003	14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.9	35 km	5 km
Apr 6, 2020	14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado	M2.7	76 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2021	23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado	M2.5	57 km	5 km
Aug 6, 2016	13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.5	32 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

388 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 32 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 23, 2023	EF3	57 km	13.1 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	75 km	28.0 mi	2
May 29, 2001	EF3	28 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	28 km	5.6 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF3	93 km	11.9 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	33 km	19.1 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	18 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	26 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	59 km	0.7 mi	0
May 31, 2010	EF2	89 km	2.8 mi	0
Jun 16, 2004	EF2	43 km	2.0 mi	0
May 15, 2003	EF2	86 km	5.0 mi	0
May 18, 1982	EF2	31 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1979	EF2	98 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 13, 1977	EF2	63 km	5.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 1975	EF2	31 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 1975	EF2	28 km	2.0 mi	0
May 12, 1975	EF2	44 km	11.1 mi	0
May 10, 1975	EF2	77 km	21.9 mi	0
Jun 24, 1968	EF2	75 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRIDGER (46,612 acres, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	BRIDGER	46,612	92 km
2011	SHELL COMPLEX	14,158	76 km
2011	FT. LYONS	12,310	10 km
2020	CHERRY CANYON	11,823	85 km
2018	RABBIT 22	10,393	67 km
1996	CANYON	10,233	76 km
2011	CALLIE MARIE	9,393	84 km
2018	HWY 94	7,480	89 km
2011	SALT	6,078	49 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,555	35 km
2008	ORDWAY CROWLEY CO	5,339	70 km
2011	KARVAL	5,322	87 km
2022	SHERIDAN LAKE	5,310	56 km
2023	GAGEBY CREEK	4,867	10 km
2017	WINDSPLITTER	3,299	66 km
2022	FORT LYONS	2,647	17 km
2003	UNNAMED	2,530	69 km
2011	SIERRA VISTA	2,385	71 km
1988	UNNAMED	2,242	38 km
2022	HASWELL	2,101	28 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	0.3 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.7 in
April	52°F (11°C)	1.0 in
May	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in
June	72°F (22°C)	1.9 in
July	79°F (26°C)	2.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	1.8 in
September	69°F (20°C)	1.2 in
October	56°F (13°C)	0.8 in
November	41°F (5°C)	0.4 in
December	32°F (0°C)	0.3 in

Hasty has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.2").

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