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Ouray, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Ouray County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,031
Population
1,199/sq mi density
$76,458
Median Income
$44,745 per capita
$549,200
Home Value
$670,108 Zillow
$962
Median Rent
13.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
296
Violent Crime/100K
1,182 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,458 median income, 1.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$549,200 home value, $962/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
296 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ouray has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 173.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,687 ft (2,343 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,199/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0275°N, 107.6733°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Ouray County County |
| Nearest Airport | Telluride Regional (TEX) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Ouray has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (1.1").