Dotsero, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Garfield County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,321
Population
971/sq mi density
$93,000
Median Income
$30,567 per capita
$471,600
Home Value
$687,098 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$93,000 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$471,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Dotsero experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 38.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,164 ft (1,879 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 971/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6476°N, 107.0499°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Garfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 49.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0506 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.9 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in |
Dotsero has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (1.0").