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Weather & Climate in Pierce, CO

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

Pierce experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°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 13.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,093 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,093 ft (1,552 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density592/sq mi
Coordinates40.6476°N, 104.7801°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyWeld County County
Nearest AirportNorthern Colorado Regional (FNL)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.4"
65% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience56.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 25 km 1 km
Mar 30, 2019 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado M2.9 24 km 6 km
Jun 21, 2018 16 km SSW of Walden, Colorado M2.7 134 km 2 km
Jun 13, 2025 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado M2.7 73 km 9 km
Aug 23, 2016 2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado M2.6 17 km 10 km
Jun 23, 2014 6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado M2.5 31 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

645 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 177 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015 EF3 51 km 6.7 mi 0
May 22, 2008 EF3 47 km 38.7 mi 1
Jun 12, 1982 EF3 94 km 3.0 mi 0
Jul 16, 1979 EF3 58 km 8.8 mi 1
May 18, 1975 EF3 94 km 4.1 mi 0
Apr 23, 1960 EF3 56 km 17.2 mi 0
May 15, 1952 EF3 40 km 7.4 mi 0
Jun 7, 2021 EF2 57 km 7.5 mi 0
May 27, 2018 EF2 75 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF2 47 km 15.0 mi 0
May 7, 2016 EF2 69 km 8.8 mi 0
May 18, 2010 EF2 69 km 1.5 mi 0
May 22, 2008 EF2 57 km 25.1 mi 0
Jul 31, 1996 EF2 31 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 30, 1996 EF2 76 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 100 km 12.0 mi 0
May 30, 1996 EF2 92 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 9, 1990 EF2 18 km 23.0 mi 0
May 24, 1990 EF2 92 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 74 km 2.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 CAMERON PEAK 208,910 65 km
2012 HIGH PARK 90,769 49 km
2000 BOBCAT 10,444 48 km
2020 CALWOOD 9,836 72 km
2004 PICNIC ROCK 9,014 39 km
2024 HAPPY JACK 6,585 64 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 84 km
2010 FOURMILE CANYON 5,865 84 km
2002 UNNAMED 5,258 65 km
2002 BIG ELK 4,348 67 km
2021 BIJOU 3,485 85 km
2003 OVERLAND 3,232 75 km
2004 ROSETTA LANE 3,164 41 km
2009 OLD STAGE 3,160 75 km
2005 LITTLEBEAR 3,125 99 km
2011 CRYSTAL FIRE 2,855 46 km
2012 FERN LAKE 2,549 82 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,261 89 km
2020 SUNDAY FIRE 2,204 56 km
2017 CATTLE DRIVE 2,200 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 1.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
July 71°F (21°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.4 in

Pierce has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.3").

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