Gold Hill, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Boulder County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
288
Population
138/sq mi density
$1,603
Median Rent
48.1% income on rent
35°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
84.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Gold Hill has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 99.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 35.2°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,455 ft (2,577 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0597°N, 105.4189°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Boulder County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 49.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 57.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 10 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0497 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.2 / 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 | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in |
Gold Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 20°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (2.0").