Cheyenne Wells, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Cheyenne County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
949
Population
887/sq mi density
$61,705
Median Income
$35,794 per capita
$159,800
Home Value
$204,955 Zillow
$867
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,705 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,800 home value, $867/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cheyenne Wells experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,281 ft (1,305 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 887/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8192°N, 102.3520°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Cheyenne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.3 in |
Cheyenne Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.2").