Hail history for Cañon City, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cañon City since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cañon City
- Last hail
- Jun 10, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 12, 2023
12 reports on 8 days since 1984 · #166 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Cañon City
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Cañon City
The latest hail report in and around Cañon City is from June 10, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on June 12, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cañon City logged 10 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 38% less than the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #166 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cañon City accounts for 12% of the 102 reports filed in Fremont County.
8% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 8% for the median Colorado town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 12, 2023 near 1.08 E Canon City.
Reports were up 800% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (1). The busiest year was 2024, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (50% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cañon City 0.5
- Fremont County 3.1
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cañon City 6
- Fremont County 35
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cañon City 8%
- Fremont County 8%
- Median Colorado town on this site 8%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2024 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.08 E Canon City | Fremont | 11:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 SW Canon City | Fremont | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.54 W Canon City | Fremont | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.85 E Canon City | Fremont | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Canon City | Fremont | 16:27 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 8%
- 1–2 in 10 83%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 SW Canon City | Fremont | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Canon City | Fremont | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.54 W Canon City | Fremont | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.85 E Canon City | Fremont | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Canon City | Fremont | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.08 E Canon City | Fremont | 11:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 E Canon City | Fremont | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.82 SSW Canon City | Fremont | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.82 SSW Canon City | Fremont | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Canon City | Fremont | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 E Canon City | Fremont | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1984 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Fremont | 16:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cañon City
- Florence 13 km · 10
- Penrose 19 km · 25
- Cripple Creek 34 km · 17
- Silver Cliff 38 km · 20
- Pueblo West 41 km · 83
- Beulah Valley 46 km · 26
- Fort Carson 49 km · 22
- Manitou Springs 53 km · 18
Questions about hail in Cañon City
How often does it hail in Cañon City, Colorado?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cañon City since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #166 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cañon City?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cañon City?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 12, 2023 near 1.08 E Canon City. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cañon City?
The most recent report in this data is from June 10, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cañon City had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was June 10, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.