Franktown, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Douglas County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
405
Population
138/sq mi density
$1,066,000
Home Value
$1,048,669 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Franktown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 74.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,270 ft (1,911 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3900°N, 104.7424°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 57.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 25 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0524 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.7 / 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 Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Franktown has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.7").