Smeltertown, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Chaffee County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
127
Population
847/sq mi density
$135,580
Median Income
$37,550 per capita
46°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$135,580 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Smeltertown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. The area receives 36.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,142 ft (2,177 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 847/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5523°N, 106.0084°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Chaffee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0570 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in |
Smeltertown has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 27°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and November the driest (0.3").