Del Norte, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Rio Grande County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,576
Population
1,459/sq mi density
$39,861
Median Income
$32,413 per capita
$175,600
Home Value
$307,910 Zillow
$812
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$39,861 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$175,600 home value, $812/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Del Norte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches. The area receives 38.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,883 ft (2,403 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,459/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6780°N, 106.3530°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rio Grande County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in |
Del Norte has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and January the driest (0.4").