Weather & Climate in Olney Springs, CO

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

Olney Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°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 11.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 4,382 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,382 ft (1,336 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	2,292/sq mi
Coordinates	38.1663°N, 103.9445°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Crowley County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.2"

70% below US avg

Snowfall 14.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

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

157 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Aug 23, 2011	6 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M5.3	140 km	4 km
Aug 22, 2011	9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado	M4.7	137 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2001	0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.5	128 km	5 km
Jan 3, 2007	8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	148 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado	M4.3	130 km	6 km
Jun 19, 2023	Colorado	M4.1	106 km	6 km
Sep 4, 2001	2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.0	130 km	5 km
Feb 6, 2016	Colorado	M4.0	150 km	2 km
Dec 25, 1994	9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado	M4.0	146 km	10 km
Aug 23, 2011	7 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M4.0	140 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	131 km	4 km
Aug 20, 2015	7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.9	147 km	1 km
Aug 17, 2009	8 km E of Eads, Colorado	M3.9	115 km	5 km
May 11, 2011	4 km SE of Valdez, Colorado	M3.8	135 km	5 km
Aug 1, 1996	17 km NE of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	90 km	5 km
Mar 19, 2023	4 km WNW of Hoehne, Colorado	M3.8	107 km	6 km
May 9, 2011	11 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado	M3.7	147 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2001	3 km SSE of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.7	131 km	5 km
Feb 22, 2015	5 km E of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M3.6	145 km	5 km
Jan 22, 2014	9 km NNW of Cokedale, Colorado	M3.6	121 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

234 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 28 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	85 km	5.6 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF3	9 km	11.9 mi	0
Jun 16, 2004	EF2	94 km	2.0 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	82 km	0.5 mi	0
May 28, 2001	EF2	84 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 6, 1990	EF2	75 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 21, 1984	EF2	58 km	1.0 mi	0
May 18, 1982	EF2	96 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 1978	EF2	66 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 13, 1977	EF2	25 km	5.1 mi	0
Apr 11, 1977	EF2	95 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 1975	EF2	60 km	2.0 mi	0
May 12, 1975	EF2	93 km	11.1 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	31 km	5.6 mi	0
May 23, 1965	EF2	51 km	4.6 mi	0
Jun 29, 1962	EF2	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 12, 1956	EF2	64 km	5.0 mi	0
Oct 20, 1953	EF2	40 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 18, 1951	EF2	3 km	29.9 mi	0
Jun 6, 1951	EF2	70 km	4.7 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	69 km
2011	BEAR SPRINGS CALLIE MARIE	36,863	67 km
1986	UNNAMED	25,771	46 km
2016	IMPACT AREA	19,918	86 km
1998	UNNAMED	18,218	85 km
2011	SHELL COMPLEX	14,158	91 km
2011	FT. LYONS	12,310	77 km
2020	CHERRY CANYON	11,823	95 km
2005	MASON	11,630	96 km
1996	CANYON	10,233	68 km
2011	CALLIE MARIE	9,393	70 km
2008	TA-25	8,253	94 km
2024	RANGE 135	7,766	86 km
2018	HWY 94	7,480	85 km
2002	MILNE/SQUIRREL	6,568	81 km
2011	SALT	6,078	64 km
2016	BEULAH HILL	5,769	87 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,555	84 km
2008	ORDWAY CROWLEY CO	5,339	18 km
2011	KARVAL	5,322	67 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	0.3 in
March	44°F (6°C)	0.6 in
April	52°F (11°C)	1.0 in
May	62°F (17°C)	1.6 in
June	72°F (22°C)	1.4 in
July	78°F (25°C)	2.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	75°F (24°C)	1.7 in
September	66°F (19°C)	0.9 in
October	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.4 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	0.3 in

Olney Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.2").

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