Weather & Climate in Haxtun, CO

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

Haxtun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 37.0 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 4,033 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	50.8°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-1°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,033 ft (1,229 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	1,595/sq mi
Coordinates	40.6419°N, 102.6297°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Phillips County County
Nearest Airport	Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 37.0"

Wettest Month (May) 3.27"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	12.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	11.4 / 100
Community Resilience	6.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Tornado History

640 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 49 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 8, 2023	EF3	60 km	15.7 mi	0
Jul 5, 2000	EF3	7 km	6.0 mi	0
May 30, 1996	EF3	93 km	0.5 mi	0
May 2, 1991	EF3	69 km	13.0 mi	0
May 10, 1975	EF3	76 km	8.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1974	EF3	46 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1967	EF3	77 km	40.1 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	57 km	15.2 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	26 km	6.5 mi	2
Jun 5, 1953	EF3	96 km	9.8 mi	0
May 23, 2024	EF2	99 km	0.3 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	39 km	1.6 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	84 km	1.9 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	87 km	4.5 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	28 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	33 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 29, 2018	EF2	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 29, 2018	EF2	93 km	0.1 mi	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	67 km	7.9 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	74 km	15.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOGAN (30,076 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	LOGAN	30,076	14 km
2002	UNNAMED	8,688	86 km
1997	UNNAMED	4,777	86 km
2001	UNNAMED	3,760	88 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,275	47 km
2022	CR 15	3,244	100 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,261	95 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD R	2,080	63 km
2018	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,866	42 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,782	76 km
2024	104	1,745	93 km
1994	STABLE	1,706	78 km
2006	I 76	1,033	48 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-1°C)	0.4 in
February	32°F (-0°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.7 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	3.0 in
July	76°F (24°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.9 in
September	63°F (17°C)	1.2 in
October	51°F (10°C)	0.8 in
November	37°F (3°C)	0.6 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Haxtun has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").

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