Durango, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · La Plata County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
19,257
Population
1,089/sq mi density
$79,545
Median Income
$43,252 per capita
$609,700
Home Value
$765,056 Zillow
$1,562
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
340
Violent Crime/100K
3,511 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$79,545 median income, 2.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$609,700 home value, $1,562/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
340 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Durango experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 63.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,527 ft (1,989 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,089/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2654°N, 107.8782°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | La Plata County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 66.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0492 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.6 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.12 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.4 / 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very 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) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in |
Durango has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.5").