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Niwot, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Boulder County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
3,773
Population
943/sq mi density
$141,621
Median Income
$85,707 per capita
$868,400
Home Value
$1,105,670 Zillow
$1,395
Median Rent
43.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
339
Violent Crime/100K
2,271 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$141,621 median income, 1.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$868,400 home value, $1,395/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
339 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Niwot experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,177 ft (1,578 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 943/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0976°N, 105.1583°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Boulder County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0497 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in |
Niwot has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.6").