Crestone, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Alamosa County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
31
Population
79/sq mi density
$8,839
Median Income
$10,174 per capita
44°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$8,839 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Crestone has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. The area receives 58.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,968 ft (2,429 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9945°N, 105.6962°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Alamosa County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in |
Crestone has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.5").