Weather & Climate in Ovid, CO

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

Ovid experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.7 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 3,531 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	50.0°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,531 ft (1,076 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	2,363/sq mi
Coordinates	40.9608°N, 102.3883°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Sedgwick County County
Nearest Airport	Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 70 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"

51% below US avg

Snowfall 21.7"

Wettest Month (May) 3.31"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	6.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.4 / 100
Community Resilience	28.2 / 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	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Oct 18, 2012	28 km NW of Hyannis, Nebraska	M3.6	144 km	5 km
Sep 30, 1990	29 km SE of Hyannis, Nebraska	M3.0	120 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2007	11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska	M3.0	144 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

533 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 43 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 5, 2000	EF3	41 km	6.0 mi	0
May 2, 1991	EF3	53 km	13.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 1977	EF3	97 km	7.8 mi	0
Aug 15, 1974	EF3	73 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1967	EF3	94 km	40.1 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	37 km	15.2 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	16 km	6.5 mi	2
Jun 20, 1960	EF3	95 km	26.1 mi	0
May 23, 2024	EF2	61 km	0.3 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	55 km	1.6 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	58 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	55 km	0.1 mi	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	94 km	7.9 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	57 km	15.9 mi	0
Jun 20, 2003	EF2	51 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	58 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 1995	EF2	74 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 6, 1994	EF2	95 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1990	EF2	74 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1988	EF2	47 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: LOGAN (30,076 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	LOGAN	30,076	37 km
2012	UNNAMED	17,990	98 km
2012	TURNER TATANKA	15,749	80 km
1989	MORRILL CO	14,497	96 km
2012	KEITH COUNTY COMPLEX	13,526	61 km
2012	JEFFRIES	8,853	77 km
2000	DRYWELLS	6,492	68 km
2019	RED KATE	6,115	84 km
1998	SUGARLOAF	4,075	71 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,275	82 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,192	75 km
1986	W BLUE CREEK	3,167	74 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD R	2,080	100 km
2018	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,866	65 km
2008	UNNAMED	1,861	96 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,782	71 km
1994	STABLE	1,706	47 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,544	69 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,318	71 km
2006	I 76	1,033	80 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	32°F (0°C)	0.4 in
March	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.7 in
May	58°F (15°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	3.0 in
July	74°F (24°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.9 in
September	63°F (17°C)	1.3 in
October	51°F (10°C)	0.8 in
November	37°F (3°C)	0.6 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Ovid has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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