Fort Lupton, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Weld County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
8,494
Population
641/sq mi density
$64,850
Median Income
$28,586 per capita
$372,400
Home Value
$461,831 Zillow
$1,296
Median Rent
39.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
290
Violent Crime/100K
1,552 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$64,850 median income, 7.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$372,400 home value, $1,296/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
290 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Lupton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,911 ft (1,497 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 641/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0828°N, 104.8055°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Weld County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 40.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 21 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0491 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.5 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.20 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Fort Lupton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and December the driest (0.4").