Sign In Register

Cotopaxi, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Fremont County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
34 Population 117/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
147 Violent Crime/100K 3,172 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. The area receives 84.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,372 ft (1,942 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates38.3728°N, 105.6855°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyFremont County County
Nearest AirportSan Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 84.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.3 / 100
Community Resilience40.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2023.

Dec 25, 1994 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado M4.0 127 km
Feb 22, 2015 5 km E of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M3.6 149 km
Feb 25, 2018 12 km NNE of Weston, Colorado M3.5 147 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 78 km
Sep 1, 2019 16 km NNW of Weston, Colorado M3.5 140 km
Feb 28, 2019 22 km NNW of Blanca, Colorado M3.4 83 km
May 10, 1991 24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado M3.4 128 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 96 km
Feb 28, 2019 22 km N of Blanca, Colorado M3.3 83 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 87 km
Jan 26, 2008 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M3.1 13 km
Apr 15, 1992 13 km SW of Aguilar, Colorado M3.1 141 km
Jul 8, 1993 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado M3.1 130 km
Sep 8, 2003 4 km SW of Aguilar, Colorado M3.0 142 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 96 km
Aug 24, 2016 16 km ENE of Beulah Valley, Colorado M2.9 81 km
Jan 11, 2018 19 km NNW of Weston, Colorado M2.9 137 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 102 km
Feb 11, 2006 13 km NE of Costilla, New Mexico M2.9 146 km
Mar 5, 2016 14 km NNE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M2.9 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

86 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 24, 1979 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 8, 2014 EF2 71 km 0
Aug 21, 1984 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 11, 1977 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 4, 1960 EF2 43 km 0
Aug 9, 2024 EF1 67 km 0
Jul 20, 2023 EF1 81 km 0
May 8, 2017 EF1 77 km 0
Jun 8, 2014 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 8, 2014 EF1 78 km 0
Aug 18, 2009 EF1 67 km 0
Aug 23, 2008 EF1 61 km 0
Aug 23, 2008 EF1 98 km 0
Aug 23, 2008 EF1 97 km 0
Aug 16, 2008 EF1 83 km 0
Jun 27, 2007 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 9, 2006 EF1 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WALDO CANYON (20,112 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 WALDO CANYON 20,112 90 km
2016 IMPACT AREA 19,918 83 km
2016 JUNKINS 19,023 55 km
1998 UNNAMED 18,218 83 km
2016 HAYDEN PASS 17,977 11 km
2018 WESTON PASS 13,169 79 km
2006 MATO VEGA 13,126 92 km
2005 MASON 11,630 61 km
2019 DECKER 9,875 28 km
2008 TA-25 8,253 77 km
2024 RANGE 135 7,766 84 km
2016 BEULAH HILL 5,769 74 km
2018 APACHE COMPLEX 5,182 77 km
2009 QUARRY 5,141 85 km
2002 HANOVER 4,903 100 km
2010 MEDANO 4,887 65 km
2018 CARSON MIDWAY 4,773 86 km
2011 DUCKETT 4,705 13 km
1997 UNNAMED 4,380 90 km
2002 IRON MOUNTAIN 3,955 19 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in
March 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in
April 40°F (5°C) 0.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
November 33°F (0°C) 0.6 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.5 in

Cotopaxi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 24°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.4").

View full weather details →