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Aspen, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Pitkin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,862
Population
1,778/sq mi density
$78,636
Median Income
$111,266 per capita
$1,375,000
Home Value
$3,362,252 Zillow
$1,897
Median Rent
32.4% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
121
Violent Crime/100K
3,217 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,636 median income, 1.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,375,000 home value, $1,897/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Aspen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. The area receives 170.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,926 ft (2,416 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,778/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1952°N, 106.8368°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Pitkin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Aspen has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 19°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (1.1").