Weather & Climate in Holly, CO

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

Holly experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.5 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 3,397 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	53.3°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,397 ft (1,035 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	762/sq mi
Coordinates	38.0556°N, 102.1246°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Kiowa County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 21.5"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.52"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

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

7 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	67 km	5 km
Jan 2, 1998	21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado	M3.4	115 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2014	23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado	M3.0	102 km	5 km
Jan 10, 2003	14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.9	49 km	5 km
Apr 6, 2020	14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado	M2.7	105 km	5 km
Aug 7, 2021	23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado	M2.5	127 km	5 km
Aug 6, 2016	13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.5	54 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

538 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 77 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 23, 2023	EF3	29 km	13.1 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	4 km	28.0 mi	2
May 29, 2001	EF3	46 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 22, 1999	EF3	76 km	4.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	83 km	5.6 mi	0
May 13, 1968	EF3	93 km	140.4 mi	0
Jun 23, 1967	EF3	77 km	35.6 mi	1
Jul 20, 1958	EF3	92 km	3.3 mi	0
Jun 6, 1951	EF3	85 km	44.8 mi	0
May 20, 1951	EF3	83 km	12.8 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	42 km	19.1 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	57 km	6.2 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	57 km	0.7 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	51 km	2.0 mi	0
May 11, 2005	EF2	85 km	13.2 mi	0
Jun 16, 2004	EF2	88 km	2.0 mi	0
May 15, 2003	EF2	97 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 1990	EF2	74 km	20.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 1990	EF2	63 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 19, 1990	EF2	54 km	1.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BADGER HOLE (49,146 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	BADGER HOLE	49,146	69 km
2011	FT. LYONS	12,310	83 km
2018	RABBIT 22	10,393	34 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,555	91 km
2022	SHERIDAN LAKE	5,310	51 km
2023	GAGEBY CREEK	4,867	84 km
2017	WINDSPLITTER	3,299	98 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,162	42 km
2022	FORT LYONS	2,647	91 km
1988	UNNAMED	2,242	79 km
2022	HASWELL	2,101	94 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,039	45 km
2023	MANVEL	2,038	27 km
1994	UNNAMED	1,719	89 km
2019	BLACK BRIDGE	1,689	92 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,663	70 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,588	85 km
2021	FT. LYONS	1,541	87 km
2003	UNNAMED	1,496	37 km
2020	COUNTY RD T	1,371	71 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	0.4 in
March	43°F (6°C)	1.0 in
April	52°F (11°C)	1.2 in
May	62°F (17°C)	2.5 in
June	73°F (23°C)	2.4 in
July	78°F (26°C)	2.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	76°F (24°C)	2.4 in
September	66°F (19°C)	1.4 in
October	54°F (12°C)	0.9 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.6 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	0.3 in	Driest

Holly has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and December the driest (0.3").

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