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Howard, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Fremont County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,159
Population
69/sq mi density
$57,664
Median Income
$45,151 per capita
$386,500
Home Value
$484,865 Zillow
$488
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
147
Violent Crime/100K
3,172 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,664 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$386,500 home value, $488/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Howard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. The area receives 36.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,403 ft (2,256 m) |
| Area | 16.7 sq mi (43.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4098°N, 105.8424°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Fremont County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Howard has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.8").