Saguache, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Saguache County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
554 Population 1,421/sq mi density
$54,609 Median Income $27,881 per capita
$112,000 Home Value $272,123 Zillow
$782 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,609 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,000 home value, $782/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Saguache has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches. The area receives 58.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation7,702 ft (2,348 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,421/sq mi
Coordinates38.0863°N, 106.1411°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySaguache County County
Nearest AirportSan Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.4"
78% below US avg
Snowfall 58.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.2 / 100
Community Resilience10.7 / 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 Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2023.

Feb 22, 2015 5 km E of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M3.6 145 km
Feb 25, 2018 12 km NNE of Weston, Colorado M3.5 150 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 129 km
Sep 1, 2019 16 km NNW of Weston, Colorado M3.5 141 km
Feb 28, 2019 22 km NNW of Blanca, Colorado M3.4 71 km
May 10, 1991 24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado M3.4 80 km
Feb 28, 2019 22 km N of Blanca, Colorado M3.3 75 km
Feb 3, 2016 7 km E of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M3.3 147 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 145 km
Apr 21, 2008 8 km E of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M3.2 148 km
Apr 11, 2014 8 km E of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M3.2 148 km
Jul 8, 1993 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado M3.1 136 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 136 km
Jan 26, 2008 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M3.1 63 km
Apr 15, 1992 13 km SW of Aguilar, Colorado M3.1 147 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 144 km
Jan 1, 2003 6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado M2.9 130 km
Mar 5, 2016 14 km NNE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M2.9 137 km
Jun 18, 2002 39 km SW of Creede, Colorado M2.9 111 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

40 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 31, 1955 EF3 96 km 0
Oct 10, 1997 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 4, 1960 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 10, 1955 EF2 75 km 0
May 8, 2017 EF1 98 km 0
Aug 16, 2008 EF1 62 km 0
Mar 19, 1995 EF1 77 km 0
Jun 16, 1991 EF1 5 km 0
Jul 22, 1985 EF1 88 km 0
Jun 22, 1983 EF1 70 km 0
Jun 19, 1982 EF1 66 km 0
Jun 10, 1980 EF1 27 km 0
Jun 25, 1956 EF1 72 km 0
Feb 13, 1954 EF1 59 km 0
May 31, 2021 EF0 96 km 0
Jul 22, 2019 EF0 61 km 0
Aug 25, 2014 EF0 93 km 0
May 22, 2014 EF0 71 km 0
May 20, 2013 EF0 47 km 0
Sep 25, 2012 EF0 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PAPOOSE (46,991 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 PAPOOSE 46,991 99 km
2013 WEST FORK COMPLEX - EAST ZONE 34,441 80 km
2016 JUNKINS 19,023 88 km
2013 WEST FORK COMPLEX 18,775 95 km
2016 HAYDEN PASS 17,977 40 km
2006 MATO VEGA 13,126 92 km
2005 MASON 11,630 97 km
2019 DECKER 9,875 42 km
2002 MILLION 7,923 65 km
2010 MEDANO 4,887 67 km
2011 DUCKETT 4,705 46 km
2002 IRON MOUNTAIN 3,955 65 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,643 83 km
2013 ROYAL GORGE 3,290 83 km
2000 PSFRXASST1 2,747 98 km
2023 QUARTZ RIDGE 2,584 97 km
2012 WETMORE 2,293 95 km
1988 DINOSAUR 2,147 97 km
2000 SAND 1,911 68 km
2023 THREEMILE CREEK RX 1,863 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.3 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.3 in

Saguache has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.2").

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