Nucla, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Montrose County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
634
Population
919/sq mi density
$44,038
Median Income
$25,780 per capita
$129,700
Home Value
$266,741 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$44,038 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,700 home value, $775/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Nucla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,751 ft (1,753 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 919/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2667°N, 108.5487°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Montrose County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montrose Regional (MTJ) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in |
Nucla has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.5").