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Fort Collins, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Larimer County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
169,705
Population
2,965/sq mi density
$83,598
Median Income
$46,341 per capita
$548,400
Home Value
$556,327 Zillow
$1,661
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
217
Violent Crime/100K
2,173 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$83,598 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$548,400 home value, $1,661/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Collins experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 36.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,000 ft (1,524 m) |
| Area | 57.2 sq mi (148.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,965/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5482°N, 105.0648°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Larimer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0515 ppm |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.3 / 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 | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in |
Fort Collins has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").