Alma, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Lake County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
242
Population
563/sq mi density
$52,727
Median Income
$35,281 per capita
$370,000
Home Value
$598,117 Zillow
$2,083
Median Rent
48.6% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,727 median income, 3.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$370,000 home value, $2,083/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Alma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. The area receives 294.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 36.6°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
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
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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 38°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in |
Alma has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 20°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and November the driest (0.6").