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Bayfield, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · La Plata County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,862
Population
1,417/sq mi density
$92,821
Median Income
$37,309 per capita
$418,400
Home Value
$497,100 Zillow
$1,265
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
36
Violent Crime/100K
1,489 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$92,821 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$418,400 home value, $1,265/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
36 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bayfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. The area receives 84.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,975 ft (2,126 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,417/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2341°N, 107.5952°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | La Plata County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0492 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.6 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.12 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in |
Bayfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (0.8").