Weather & Climate in Wray, CO

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

Wray experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.1 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 3,523 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	51.2°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,523 ft (1,074 m)
Area	3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density	666/sq mi
Coordinates	40.0800°N, 102.2286°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Yuma County County
Nearest Airport	Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 28.1"

Wettest Month (May) 3.07"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	36.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	11.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
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	139 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

671 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 51 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 15, 1990	EF4	85 km	28.0 mi	0
Aug 8, 2023	EF3	59 km	15.7 mi	0
Jul 5, 2000	EF3	78 km	6.0 mi	0
May 30, 1996	EF3	83 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 7, 1993	EF3	97 km	9.0 mi	0
May 2, 1991	EF3	82 km	13.0 mi	0
May 10, 1975	EF3	99 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	87 km	3.8 mi	0
Jun 6, 1967	EF3	26 km	40.1 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	84 km	6.5 mi	2
May 4, 1960	EF3	97 km	7.1 mi	0
Jun 5, 1953	EF3	49 km	9.8 mi	0
May 20, 1951	EF3	80 km	0.1 mi	0
May 14, 1951	EF3	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 8, 2023	EF2	54 km	5.3 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	83 km	1.9 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	96 km	4.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 2023	EF2	89 km	4.9 mi	0
May 26, 2021	EF2	60 km	8.3 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	93 km	0.1 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	85 km
1997	UNNAMED	4,777	26 km
2019	CHERRY CREEK	4,273	53 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,275	92 km
2022	CR 15	3,244	61 km
2011	ZWEYGARDT	2,118	56 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD R	2,080	28 km
2018	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,866	34 km
2007	WANO	1,556	52 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,476	91 km
1990	UNNAMED	1,285	94 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,076	96 km
2006	I 76	1,033	98 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	32°F (-0°C)	0.4 in
March	40°F (4°C)	1.1 in
April	49°F (9°C)	1.7 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
June	69°F (21°C)	2.8 in
July	76°F (24°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.9 in
September	65°F (18°C)	1.2 in
October	52°F (11°C)	0.9 in
November	38°F (3°C)	0.7 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	0.4 in	Driest

Wray has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and December the driest (0.4").

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