Goldfield, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Teller County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
160
Population
1,143/sq mi density
$156,900
Home Value
$202,574 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Goldfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 133.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,930 ft (3,027 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,143/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7176°N, 105.1253°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Teller County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 83 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in |
Goldfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 24°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").