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Centennial, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Denver County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
107,386
Population
3,561/sq mi density
$128,167
Median Income
$63,885 per capita
$626,700
Home Value
$638,401 Zillow
$2,061
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
132
Violent Crime/100K
1,208 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$128,167 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$626,700 home value, $2,061/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Centennial experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 31.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,735 ft (1,748 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,561/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5909°N, 104.8638°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Denver County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in |
Centennial has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.5").