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Ophir, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · San Juan County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
144
Population
600/sq mi density
$125,938
Median Income
$55,874 per capita
$875,000
Home Value
$933,484 Zillow
$1,188
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
72
Violent Crime/100K
1,232 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$125,938 median income, 3.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$875,000 home value, $1,188/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
84.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ophir has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. The area receives 130.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 38.1°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,723 ft (2,964 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 600/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8568°N, 107.8312°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | San Juan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Telluride Regional (TEX) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 19°F (-8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.7 in |
Ophir has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 16°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (1.5").