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Gardner, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Alamosa County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
59
Population
24/sq mi density
46°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
517
Violent Crime/100K
3,379 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
517 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gardner experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. The area receives 51.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,021 ft (2,140 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7889°N, 105.1645°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Alamosa County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Gardner has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 29°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.4").