Commerce City, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Denver County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
64,640
Population
1,769/sq mi density
$106,756
Median Income
$41,021 per capita
$463,200
Home Value
$480,050 Zillow
$1,626
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$106,756 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$463,200 home value, $1,626/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Commerce City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. The area receives 49.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,177 ft (1,578 m) |
| Area | 34.7 sq mi (89.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,769/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8828°N, 104.7949°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Denver County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 55.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 35.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 29 |
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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
Commerce City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and December the driest (0.4").