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Dolores, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Montezuma County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
947
Population
1,263/sq mi density
$33,438
Median Income
$28,752 per capita
$263,300
Home Value
$461,382 Zillow
$749
Median Rent
33.6% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
198
Violent Crime/100K
3,761 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,438 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$263,300 home value, $749/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Dolores experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 57.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,945 ft (2,117 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4746°N, 108.4994°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Montezuma County County |
| Nearest Airport | Telluride Regional (TEX) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0461 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Moderate |
| 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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in |
Dolores has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.6").