Weather & Climate in Haswell, CO

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

Haswell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°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 13.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,541 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.5°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,541 ft (1,384 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density	63/sq mi
Coordinates	38.4525°N, 103.1650°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Crowley County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"

64% below US avg

Snowfall 16.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.56"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	3.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	62.0 / 100
Community Resilience	10.1 / 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	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

9 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	42 km	5 km
Jan 2, 1998	21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado	M3.4	73 km	5 km
Aug 1, 1996	19 km ENE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.2	150 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2014	23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado	M3.0	24 km	5 km
Aug 24, 2016	16 km ENE of Beulah Valley, Colorado	M2.9	147 km	3 km
Jan 10, 2003	14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.9	52 km	5 km
Apr 6, 2020	14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado	M2.7	115 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2021	23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado	M2.5	30 km	5 km
Aug 6, 2016	13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.5	48 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

444 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 39 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 23, 2023	EF3	93 km	13.1 mi	0
May 29, 2001	EF3	62 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF3	98 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF3	92 km	7.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	18 km	5.6 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF3	84 km	11.9 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	59 km	0.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	51 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	65 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	68 km	19.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 2004	EF2	82 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 5, 1994	EF2	99 km	6.3 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF2	89 km	2.0 mi	0
May 18, 1982	EF2	27 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1979	EF2	80 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 13, 1977	EF2	51 km	5.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 1975	EF2	62 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 1975	EF2	46 km	2.0 mi	0
May 12, 1975	EF2	18 km	11.1 mi	0
May 10, 1975	EF2	51 km	21.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FT. LYONS (12,310 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	FT. LYONS	12,310	44 km
1996	CANYON	10,233	100 km
2018	HWY 94	7,480	47 km
2011	SALT	6,078	75 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,555	72 km
2008	ORDWAY CROWLEY CO	5,339	57 km
2011	KARVAL	5,322	48 km
2022	SHERIDAN LAKE	5,310	60 km
2018	EDISON	5,109	72 km
1996	UNNAMED	4,928	89 km
2023	GAGEBY CREEK	4,867	41 km
2022	FORT LYONS	2,647	42 km
2003	UNNAMED	2,530	31 km
2022	FF	2,463	68 km
2016	PUMKIN CENTER	2,451	66 km
2011	SIERRA VISTA	2,385	80 km
1988	UNNAMED	2,242	79 km
2022	HASWELL	2,101	16 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,039	57 km
2023	MANVEL	2,038	76 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	0.3 in	Driest
February	33°F (1°C)	0.4 in
March	41°F (5°C)	0.8 in
April	50°F (10°C)	1.0 in
May	60°F (15°C)	2.2 in
June	70°F (21°C)	1.8 in
July	79°F (26°C)	2.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	74°F (23°C)	1.9 in
September	66°F (19°C)	1.2 in
October	53°F (12°C)	0.7 in
November	39°F (4°C)	0.4 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	0.3 in	Coldest

Haswell has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.3").

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