Wellington, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Larimer County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
11,538
Population
3,005/sq mi density
$103,888
Median Income
$40,145 per capita
$442,500
Home Value
$467,494 Zillow
$2,320
Median Rent
25.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$103,888 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$442,500 home value, $2,320/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wellington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. The area receives 48.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,195 ft (1,583 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,005/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7007°N, 105.0057°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Larimer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 42.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 23 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0515 ppm |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.3 / 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 High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Wellington has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").