Lewis, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Montezuma County County
2.4
/5.0
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Fair
349
Population
112/sq mi density
$373,100
Home Value
$450,575 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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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. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 69.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
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) |
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 | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in |
Lewis has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (0.4").