Lochbuie, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Weld County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

8,142 Population 2,207/sq mi density

$88,548 Median Income $34,808 per capita

$373,800 Home Value $462,537 Zillow

$1,609 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent

52°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr

368 Violent Crime/100K 3,164 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.8 / 5.0

$88,548 median income, 0.8% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$373,800 home value, $1,609/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

368 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.3 / 5.0

16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lochbuie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. The area receives 34.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.1°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,045 ft (1,538 m)
Area	3.7 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Population Density	2,207/sq mi
Coordinates	40.0091°N, 104.7265°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Weld County County
Nearest Airport	Denver International (DEN) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"

61% below US avg

Snowfall 34.9"

Wettest Month (May) 2.52"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0491 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	11.5 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	0.20 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	7.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	89.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	11.4 / 100
Community Resilience	56.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 13, 2025.

Dec 25, 1994	9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado	M4.0	80 km
Dec 23, 1995	7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M3.5	143 km
Jan 18, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M3.3	106 km
Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	52 km
Jul 22, 2001	6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado	M3.1	115 km
Sep 12, 1990	13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado	M3.0	131 km
Feb 26, 2008	29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	104 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.9	106 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	51 km
Dec 31, 1995	6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado	M2.8	145 km
Jan 19, 1997	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	106 km
Apr 18, 1998	8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado	M2.7	106 km
Jun 13, 2025	7 km SE of Erie, Colorado	M2.7	22 km
Aug 23, 2016	2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado	M2.6	55 km
Jun 23, 2014	6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado	M2.5	51 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

844 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 159 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015	EF3	40 km	0
May 22, 2008	EF3	25 km	1
Jun 15, 1988	EF3	36 km	0
Jun 12, 1982	EF3	27 km	0
May 18, 1975	EF3	23 km	0
May 15, 1952	EF3	38 km	0
Jun 7, 2021	EF2	21 km	0
Jul 29, 2018	EF2	98 km	0
Jul 29, 2018	EF2	99 km	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	53 km	0
Jun 15, 2009	EF2	86 km	0
May 10, 2004	EF2	99 km	0
Jul 31, 1996	EF2	52 km	0
Jul 30, 1996	EF2	75 km	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	36 km	0
May 30, 1996	EF2	76 km	0
Jun 14, 1990	EF2	94 km	0
Jun 9, 1990	EF2	82 km	0
Jun 15, 1988	EF2	36 km	0
Jun 5, 1988	EF2	21 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 ac, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2020	CAMERON PEAK	208,910	98 km
2002	HAYMAN	129,417	100 km
2012	HIGH PARK	90,769	90 km
2012	LAST CHANCE	17,958	98 km
1996	BUFFALO CREEK	11,690	84 km
2000	BOBCAT	10,444	71 km
2020	CALWOOD	9,836	54 km
2000	HIGH MEADOWS	9,607	87 km
2004	PICNIC ROCK	9,014	90 km
2001	MVD PSFRXASST 4	7,375	94 km
2021	MARSHALL	6,286	39 km
2010	FOURMILE CANYON	5,865	56 km
2002	UNNAMED	5,258	92 km
2002	BIG ELK	4,348	66 km
2021	BIJOU	3,485	67 km
2012	LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE	3,436	74 km
2003	OVERLAND	3,232	55 km
2009	OLD STAGE	3,160	48 km
2011	CRYSTAL FIRE	2,855	79 km
2002	SCHOONOVER	2,821	96 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	0.4 in
February	33°F (1°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	40°F (5°C)	1.3 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.8 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
June	67°F (20°C)	1.9 in
July	76°F (24°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	1.5 in
September	62°F (17°C)	1.4 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
November	37°F (3°C)	0.9 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Lochbuie has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.4").

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