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Estes Park, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Boulder County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
5,879
Population
877/sq mi density
$73,313
Median Income
$58,563 per capita
$634,200
Home Value
$672,658 Zillow
$1,431
Median Rent
41.6% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
156
Violent Crime/100K
905 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,313 median income, 0.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$634,200 home value, $1,431/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Estes Park has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 104.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,595 ft (2,315 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 877/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3670°N, 105.5339°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Boulder County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0497 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in |
Estes Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 23°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.2").