Superior, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Broomfield County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
13,136
Population
3,342/sq mi density
$157,909
Median Income
$70,927 per capita
$795,500
Home Value
$812,595 Zillow
$2,355
Median Rent
22.6% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$157,909 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$795,500 home value, $2,355/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Superior experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches. The area receives 92.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,491 ft (1,674 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,342/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9312°N, 105.1591°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Broomfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
Superior has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and December the driest (0.8").