Fort Garland, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Costilla County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
426
Population
1,121/sq mi density
$29,750
Median Income
$18,587 per capita
$239,600
Home Value
$228,705 Zillow
$871
Median Rent
46.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$29,750 median income, 3.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$239,600 home value, $871/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Garland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.8 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,936 ft (2,419 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4279°N, 105.4350°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Costilla County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Fort Garland has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and December the driest (0.2").