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Catherine, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Garfield County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
292
Population
340/sq mi density
48°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
26
Violent Crime/100K
2,021 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Catherine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. The area receives 38.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,304 ft (1,921 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 340/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4038°N, 107.1450°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Garfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0506 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.9 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
Catherine has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (1.0").