Severance, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Weld County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
9,302
Population
722/sq mi density
$127,257
Median Income
$46,930 per capita
$493,800
Home Value
$493,669 Zillow
$2,108
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
117
Violent Crime/100K
525 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$127,257 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$493,800 home value, $2,108/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Severance experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. The area receives 34.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,890 ft (1,490 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 722/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5051°N, 104.8421°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Weld County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 40.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 21 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0491 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.5 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.20 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Severance has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.5").