The Pinery, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Douglas County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
11,740
Population
1,131/sq mi density
$173,889
Median Income
$70,870 per capita
$709,800
Home Value
$1,035,438 Zillow
$3,115
Median Rent
25.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$173,889 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$709,800 home value, $3,115/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.0% bachelor's degree or higher
The Pinery experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 74.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,147 ft (1,874 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4484°N, 104.7495°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 57.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 25 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0524 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
The Pinery has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and December the driest (0.4").