Rye, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Huerfano County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
145
Population
1,611/sq mi density
$47,125
Median Income
$26,442 per capita
$234,700
Home Value
$334,561 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$234,700 home value, $850/mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Rye experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 130.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,827 ft (2,081 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,611/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9213°N, 104.9319°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Huerfano County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Rye has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.2").