Peyton, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Elbert County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
120
Population
52/sq mi density
44°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Peyton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. The area receives 101.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,877 ft (2,096 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0330°N, 104.4904°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Elbert County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in |
Peyton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.3").
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