Cotopaxi, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Fremont County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
34
Population
117/sq mi density
43°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cotopaxi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. The area receives 84.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 13.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,372 ft (1,942 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3728°N, 105.6855°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Fremont County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 13.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Cotopaxi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 24°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and December the driest (0.7").