Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Clear Creek County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
478
Population
613/sq mi density
$68,214
Median Income
$48,083 per capita
$366,000
Home Value
$485,773 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,214 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$366,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Downieville-Lawson-Dumont has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. The area receives 105.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,995 ft (2,437 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 613/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7666°N, 105.6067°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Clear Creek County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 49.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 57.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 10 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0562 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in |
Downieville-Lawson-Dumont has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 26°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.8").