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Trinidad, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Las Animas County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,309
Population
885/sq mi density
$50,792
Median Income
$29,767 per capita
$196,900
Home Value
$226,739 Zillow
$894
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
468
Violent Crime/100K
4,312 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,792 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$196,900 home value, $894/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
468 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Trinidad experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. The area receives 55.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,040 ft (1,841 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 885/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1732°N, 104.4903°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Las Animas County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 78 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Trinidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").