Weather & Climate in Paoli, CO

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

Paoli experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.4 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 3,895 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	48.9°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,895 ft (1,187 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	217/sq mi
Coordinates	40.6128°N, 102.4718°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Phillips County County
Nearest Airport	Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 30.4"

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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.

Apr 16, 2007	11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska	M3.0	146 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

623 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	64 km	15.7 mi	0
Jul 5, 2000	EF3	21 km	6.0 mi	0
May 30, 1996	EF3	98 km	0.5 mi	0
May 2, 1991	EF3	56 km	13.0 mi	0
May 10, 1975	EF3	86 km	8.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1974	EF3	59 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1967	EF3	65 km	40.1 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	64 km	15.2 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	23 km	6.5 mi	2
Jun 5, 1953	EF3	83 km	9.8 mi	0
May 23, 2024	EF2	93 km	0.3 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	52 km	1.6 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	90 km	1.9 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	95 km	4.5 mi	0
May 26, 2021	EF2	94 km	8.3 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	42 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	46 km	0.5 mi	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	58 km	7.9 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	61 km	15.9 mi	0
Jun 20, 2003	EF2	90 km	1.5 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	26 km
2012	KEITH COUNTY COMPLEX	13,526	96 km
2002	UNNAMED	8,688	95 km
1997	UNNAMED	4,777	75 km
2001	UNNAMED	3,760	98 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,275	59 km
2022	CR 15	3,244	100 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD R	2,080	60 km
2018	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,866	31 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,782	87 km
1994	STABLE	1,706	82 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,544	98 km
2006	I 76	1,033	61 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
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 (15°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	3.1 in
July	73°F (23°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°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

Paoli has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").

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