Guffey, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Teller County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
29
Population
3/sq mi density
44°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Guffey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 77.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,956 ft (2,730 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7607°N, 105.5098°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Teller County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC) 78 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Guffey has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 26°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.6").