Dolores, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Montezuma County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
947
Population
1,263/sq mi density
$33,438
Median Income
$28,752 per capita
$263,300
Home Value
$475,353 Zillow
$749
Median Rent
33.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good 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
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Dolores experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. The area receives 69.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
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 | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in |
Dolores has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.5").