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
$560,192 Zillow
$1,661
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
278
Violent Crime/100K
2,178 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$83,598 median income, 5.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$548,400 home value, $1,661/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
278 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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
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 | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 42.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 23 |
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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Fort Collins has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.4").