Penrose, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Fremont County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
3,978
Population
223/sq mi density
$75,109
Median Income
$49,774 per capita
$276,100
Home Value
$393,794 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$75,109 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$276,100 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Penrose experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. The area receives 38.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 13.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,318 ft (1,621 m) |
| Area | 17.9 sq mi (46.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 223/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4213°N, 105.0004°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Fremont County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 83 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 13.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
Penrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and December the driest (0.5").