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Breckenridge, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Summit County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
5,001
Population
828/sq mi density
$132,666
Median Income
$58,796 per capita
$757,100
Home Value
$1,183,476 Zillow
$1,438
Median Rent
19.2% income on rent
32°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
315
Violent Crime/100K
3,721 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$132,666 median income, 0.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$757,100 home value, $1,438/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
315 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Breckenridge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. The area receives 294.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 32.2°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,592 ft (2,924 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 828/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4995°N, 106.0432°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Summit County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 35°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in |
Breckenridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 15°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and October the driest (1.5").