Nederland, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Gilpin County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
1,523
Population
1,029/sq mi density
$103,452
Median Income
$69,543 per capita
$631,100
Home Value
$665,545 Zillow
$1,469
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
35°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$103,452 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$631,100 home value, $1,469/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Nederland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 194.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 35.2°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,204 ft (2,501 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,029/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9638°N, 105.5059°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Gilpin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 66.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 12 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0518 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in |
Nederland has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 20°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (2.0").