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Limon, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Washington County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,572
Population
497/sq mi density
$46,950
Median Income
$33,027 per capita
$208,000
Home Value
$271,551 Zillow
$889
Median Rent
40.9% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,950 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $889/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Limon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,359 ft (1,633 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2651°N, 103.6859°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in |
Limon has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.3").