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Denver, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Denver County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
713,734
Population
4,663/sq mi density
$91,681
Median Income
$61,202 per capita
$586,700
Home Value
$530,920 Zillow
$1,770
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
749
Violent Crime/100K
3,744 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$91,681 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$586,700 home value, $1,770/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
749 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Denver experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. The area receives 30.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,292 ft (1,613 m) |
| Area | 155.0 sq mi (401.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,663/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7619°N, 104.8811°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Denver County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 55.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 35.3% |
| 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in |
Denver has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.5").