Dove Creek, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Dolores County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
680
Population
1,193/sq mi density
$69,659
Median Income
$45,865 per capita
$145,000
Home Value
$232,911 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$69,659 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dove Creek 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 11.3 inches. The area receives 64.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,840 ft (2,085 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7668°N, 108.9072°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Dolores County County |
| Nearest Airport | Telluride Regional (TEX) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in |
Dove Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.4").