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Westcliffe, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Custer County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
459
Population
370/sq mi density
$65,074
Median Income
$63,051 per capita
$326,000
Home Value
$420,650 Zillow
$908
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
182
Violent Crime/100K
1,381 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,074 median income, 6.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$326,000 home value, $908/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Westcliffe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. The area receives 84.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,872 ft (2,399 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 370/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1342°N, 105.4653°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Custer County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Westcliffe has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 23°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.5").