Red Feather Lakes, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Larimer County County
4.9
/5.0
A+
Excellent
347
Population
38/sq mi density
$133,444
Median Income
$53,541 per capita
$359,600
Home Value
$443,786 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$133,444 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$359,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Red Feather Lakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. The area receives 73.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,179 ft (2,493 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8095°N, 105.5790°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Larimer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laramie Regional (LAR) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 42.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 23 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0515 ppm |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Red Feather Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 25°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and January the driest (0.5").