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Berkley, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Broomfield County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,838 Population 3,011/sq mi density
$76,232 Median Income $35,815 per capita
$453,600 Home Value $539,562 Zillow
$1,709 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
438 Violent Crime/100K 5,241 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$76,232 median income, 4.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$453,600 home value, $1,709/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
438 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Berkley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. The area receives 75.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,220 ft (1,591 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density3,011/sq mi
Coordinates39.8066°N, 105.0288°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBroomfield County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.1"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 75.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience81.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 13, 2025.

Dec 25, 1994 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado M4.0 60 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 120 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 79 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 82 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 88 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 101 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 70 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 79 km
Mar 30, 2019 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado M2.9 81 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 122 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 79 km
Jun 13, 2025 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado M2.7 23 km
Jun 21, 2018 16 km SSW of Walden, Colorado M2.7 144 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 79 km
Aug 23, 2016 2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado M2.6 83 km
Jun 26, 2021 19 km WNW of Cañon City, Colorado M2.5 147 km
Jun 23, 2014 6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado M2.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

709 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 161 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015 EF3 50 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF3 53 km 1
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 12 km 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF3 98 km 0
May 18, 1975 EF3 26 km 0
May 15, 1952 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 7, 2021 EF2 39 km 0
May 7, 2016 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 8, 2014 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 31, 1996 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF2 12 km 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 22 km 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 16 km 0
Jul 7, 1987 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 2, 1987 EF2 27 km 0
Jun 20, 1987 EF2 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST TROUBLESOME (188,924 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 EAST TROUBLESOME 188,924 95 km
2002 HAYMAN 129,417 69 km
2012 HIGH PARK 90,769 99 km
2012 WALDO CANYON 20,112 98 km
2020 WILLIAMS FORK 14,679 82 km
2013 BLACK FOREST 11,885 90 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 52 km
2000 BOBCAT 10,444 78 km
2020 CALWOOD 9,836 46 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 53 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 65 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 21 km
2010 FOURMILE CANYON 5,865 41 km
2002 BIG ELK 4,348 63 km
2021 BIJOU 3,485 99 km
2012 LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE 3,436 42 km
2003 OVERLAND 3,232 45 km
2009 OLD STAGE 3,160 38 km
2011 CRYSTAL FIRE 2,855 87 km
2002 SCHOONOVER 2,821 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.6 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in

Berkley has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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