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Lewis, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Montezuma County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
349
Population
112/sq mi density
$373,100
Home Value
$429,636 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
198
Violent Crime/100K
3,761 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lewis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,726 ft (2,050 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5017°N, 108.6601°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Montezuma County County |
| Nearest Airport | Telluride Regional (TEX) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0461 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Lewis has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.7").