Brighton, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Denver County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
41,196
Population
1,897/sq mi density
$100,134
Median Income
$40,248 per capita
$475,100
Home Value
$490,018 Zillow
$1,734
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
486
Violent Crime/100K
2,558 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$100,134 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$475,100 home value, $1,734/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
486 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Brighton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,030 ft (1,533 m) |
| Area | 20.3 sq mi (52.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,897/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9657°N, 104.7942°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Denver County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 55.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 35.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 29 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0480 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 26.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.77 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.36 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Brighton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and December the driest (0.4").