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Weather & Climate in Wiley, CO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wiley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°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 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 3,738 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,738 ft (1,139 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,247/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1548°N, 102.7189°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Kiowa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Jan 2, 1998 | 21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado | M3.4 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2014 | 23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado | M3.0 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2003 | 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado | M2.9 | 14 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2020 | 14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado | M2.7 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2021 | 23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado | M2.5 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 2016 | 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado | M2.5 | 14 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
456 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 38 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 23, 2023 | EF3 | 42 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 55 km | 28.0 mi | 2 |
| May 29, 2001 | EF3 | 11 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1971 | EF3 | 33 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | EF2 | 41 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | EF2 | 6 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | EF2 | 18 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | EF2 | 17 km | 19.1 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2010 | EF2 | 97 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2004 | EF2 | 56 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 2003 | EF2 | 90 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1982 | EF2 | 28 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1979 | EF2 | 84 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 1977 | EF2 | 84 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1975 | EF2 | 11 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1975 | EF2 | 51 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1975 | EF2 | 44 km | 11.1 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1975 | EF2 | 69 km | 21.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 1968 | EF2 | 53 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1967 | EF2 | 73 km | 14.2 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 | 98 km |
| 2011 | SHELL COMPLEX | 14,158 | 93 km |
| 2011 | FT. LYONS | 12,310 | 32 km |
| 2018 | RABBIT 22 | 10,393 | 53 km |
| 1996 | CANYON | 10,233 | 97 km |
| 2018 | HWY 94 | 7,480 | 96 km |
| 2011 | SALT | 6,078 | 70 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 5,555 | 52 km |
| 2008 | ORDWAY CROWLEY CO | 5,339 | 91 km |
| 2011 | KARVAL | 5,322 | 99 km |
| 2022 | SHERIDAN LAKE | 5,310 | 37 km |
| 2023 | GAGEBY CREEK | 4,867 | 32 km |
| 2017 | WINDSPLITTER | 3,299 | 76 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,162 | 90 km |
| 2022 | FORT LYONS | 2,647 | 40 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 2,530 | 70 km |
| 2011 | SIERRA VISTA | 2,385 | 94 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 2,242 | 48 km |
| 2022 | HASWELL | 2,101 | 42 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,039 | 20 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in |
Wiley has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.2").