Cathedral, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Gunnison County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
26
Population
1/sq mi density
$435,700
Home Value
$480,006 Zillow
38°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cathedral has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. The area receives 55.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 38.3°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,241 ft (2,817 m) |
| Area | 21.3 sq mi (55.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0836°N, 107.0307°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Gunnison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 66.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0521 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 (-9°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in |
Cathedral has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 15°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.9").