Pitkin, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Chaffee County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
127
Population
488/sq mi density
$82,692
Median Income
$24,773 per capita
$317,900
Home Value
$428,239 Zillow
37°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,692 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$317,900 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pitkin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. The area receives 105.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 37.0°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,230 ft (2,813 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 488/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6087°N, 106.5149°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Chaffee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0570 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in |
Pitkin has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 14°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.8").