Bonanza, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Saguache County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
12
Population
27/sq mi density
44°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
147
Violent Crime/100K
3,172 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bonanza has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,525 ft (2,903 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2966°N, 106.1419°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Saguache County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Bonanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.9").
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