Rollinsville, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Gilpin County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
294 Population 209/sq mi density
$602,200 Home Value $658,701 Zillow
35°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Rollinsville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 194.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average35.2°F
35% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation8,669 ft (2,642 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates39.9232°N, 105.5136°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyGilpin County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 194.7"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood
Good Days %66.1%
Unhealthy Days12

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0518 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.8 / 100
Community Resilience79.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 13, 2025.

Dec 25, 1994 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado M4.0 93 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 142 km
Jun 6, 2011 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.5 140 km
Aug 21, 2012 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado M3.4 133 km
Apr 10, 2011 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.4 131 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 98 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 98 km
Jul 8, 1993 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado M3.1 129 km
Sep 2, 2024 21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M3.1 149 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 106 km
Feb 7, 2000 19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M3.0 124 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 64 km
Jan 1, 2003 6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado M2.9 137 km
May 1, 2009 21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado M2.9 147 km
Mar 30, 2019 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado M2.9 96 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 72 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 98 km
Oct 27, 2013 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado M2.8 140 km
Oct 13, 2002 13 km S of Norrie, Colorado M2.8 126 km
Apr 12, 2015 5 km NE of Aspen, Colorado M2.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

459 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 157 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015 EF3 52 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF3 73 km 1
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF3 85 km 0
May 18, 1975 EF3 68 km 0
May 15, 1952 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 7, 2021 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 9, 1990 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 2, 1987 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 20, 1987 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 8, 1986 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 8, 1986 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 19, 1985 EF2 70 km 0
May 18, 1984 EF2 83 km 0
May 18, 1984 EF2 75 km 0
May 18, 1984 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 CAMERON PEAK 208,910 78 km
2020 EAST TROUBLESOME 188,924 53 km
2002 HAYMAN 129,417 81 km
2012 HIGH PARK 90,769 83 km
2018 SILVER CREEK 20,725 98 km
2020 WILLIAMS FORK 14,679 42 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 65 km
2000 BOBCAT 10,444 64 km
2020 CALWOOD 9,836 30 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 60 km
2004 PICNIC ROCK 9,014 92 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 84 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 28 km
2010 FOURMILE CANYON 5,865 18 km
2002 BIG ELK 4,348 41 km
2012 LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE 3,436 59 km
2003 OVERLAND 3,232 27 km
2009 OLD STAGE 3,160 27 km
2011 CRYSTAL FIRE 2,855 73 km
2002 SCHOONOVER 2,821 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.7 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.7 in
April 31°F (-1°C) 4.8 in Wettest
May 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
June 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in Driest
July 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
September 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
October 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.2 in

Rollinsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 20°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (2.0").

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