Orchard, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Weld County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
87
Population
544/sq mi density
$38,393
Median Income
$27,956 per capita
$237,500
Home Value
$418,927 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$38,393 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$237,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Orchard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 22.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,408 ft (1,344 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 544/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3320°N, 104.1178°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Weld County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 40.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 21 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0491 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.5 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.20 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in |
Orchard has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.3").