Pierce, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Weld County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,102
Population
592/sq mi density
$66,313
Median Income
$33,717 per capita
$295,600
Home Value
$464,813 Zillow
$1,302
Median Rent
42.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$66,313 median income, 14.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$295,600 home value, $1,302/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pierce experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. The area receives 48.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,093 ft (1,552 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 592/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6476°N, 104.7801°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Weld County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 18 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Pierce has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.3").