Red Cliff, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Summit County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
283
Population
1,179/sq mi density
$68,056
Median Income
$42,598 per capita
$742,600
Home Value
$1,734,310 Zillow
$1,450
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,056 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$742,600 home value, $1,450/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Red Cliff has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. The area receives 189.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.9°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,834 ft (2,693 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,179/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5093°N, 106.3699°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Summit County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| 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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in |
Red Cliff has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 18°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (1.2").