Air Force Academy, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · El Paso County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
6,701
Population
671/sq mi density
$93,889
Median Income
$20,100 per capita
$2,223
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$93,889 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Air Force Academy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 121.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,779 ft (2,066 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 671/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9942°N, 104.8639°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | El Paso County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 49.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 55.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 14 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0494 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.81 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.33 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6 in |
Air Force Academy has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.6").