Morrison, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Jefferson County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
415
Population
252/sq mi density
$116,667
Median Income
$45,444 per capita
$739,900
Home Value
$708,708 Zillow
$1,724
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$116,667 median income, 8.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$739,900 home value, $1,724/mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Morrison has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. The area receives 129.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,406 ft (1,953 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6364°N, 105.2060°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 52.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 37 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0525 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.2 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Morrison has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.9").