Larkspur, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Douglas County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
171
Population
108/sq mi density
$88,125
Median Income
$41,794 per capita
$155,600
Home Value
$941,151 Zillow
$1,281
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$88,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,600 home value, $1,281/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Larkspur experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 121.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,695 ft (2,041 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2296°N, 104.8857°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 57.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 25 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0524 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.7 / 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 | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in |
Larkspur has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.8").