Placerville, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · San Miguel County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
336
Population
436/sq mi density
$128,250
Median Income
$68,305 per capita
$969,400
Home Value
$1,256,848 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$128,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$969,400 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
79.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Placerville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. The area receives 76.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,414 ft (2,260 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 436/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0053°N, 108.0398°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | San Miguel County County |
| Nearest Airport | Telluride Regional (TEX) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 19.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0529 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.3 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in |
Placerville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.8").