Montrose, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Ouray County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
20,703
Population
1,096/sq mi density
$63,177
Median Income
$37,439 per capita
$359,000
Home Value
$467,125 Zillow
$1,117
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
235
Violent Crime/100K
2,290 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,177 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$359,000 home value, $1,117/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
235 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Montrose experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. The area receives 21.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,860 ft (1,786 m) |
| Area | 17.8 sq mi (46.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,096/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4688°N, 107.8589°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Ouray County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montrose Regional (MTJ) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in |
Montrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.4").