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Alma, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Lake County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
242
Population
563/sq mi density
$52,727
Median Income
$35,281 per capita
$370,000
Home Value
$587,889 Zillow
$2,083
Median Rent
48.6% income on rent
32°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,727 median income, 2.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$370,000 home value, $2,083/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Alma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. The area receives 294.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 32.2°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,613 ft (3,235 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 563/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2861°N, 106.0689°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 35°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in |
Alma has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 15°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and October the driest (1.3").