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Colorado Springs, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · El Paso County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
483,099
Population
2,391/sq mi density
$83,198
Median Income
$44,893 per capita
$420,700
Home Value
$446,132 Zillow
$1,562
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
337 sunny days/yr
585
Violent Crime/100K
3,667 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$83,198 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$420,700 home value, $1,562/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
585 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
41.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Colorado Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 26.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,339 ft (1,932 m) |
| Area | 196.0 sq mi (507.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,391/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8673°N, 104.7607°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | El Paso County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0494 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.81 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.33 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in |
Colorado Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.4").