Watkins, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Arapahoe County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,087
Population
44/sq mi density
$157,321
Median Income
$59,663 per capita
$725,900
Home Value
$505,350 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$157,321 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$725,900 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Watkins experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. The area receives 49.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,653 ft (1,723 m) |
| Area | 27.1 sq mi (70.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6984°N, 104.5772°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Arapahoe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 49.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 53.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 17 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0500 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| 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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
Watkins has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and December the driest (0.4").