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Westminster, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Broomfield County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
115,546 Population 3,654/sq mi density
$96,145 Median Income $51,982 per capita
$497,400 Home Value $520,025 Zillow
$1,816 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 319 sunny days/yr
276 Violent Crime/100K 3,246 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$96,145 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$497,400 home value, $1,816/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Westminster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 36.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,338 ft (1,627 m)
Area31.6 sq mi (81.9 km²)
Population Density3,654/sq mi
Coordinates39.8801°N, 105.0615°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBroomfield County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 36.7"
Wettest Month (May) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience81.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 13, 2025.

Dec 25, 1994 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado M4.0 69 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 128 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 87 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 76 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 96 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 100 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 76 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 87 km
Mar 30, 2019 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado M2.9 75 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 130 km
Jun 21, 2018 16 km SSW of Walden, Colorado M2.7 137 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 87 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 87 km
Jun 13, 2025 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado M2.7 16 km
Aug 23, 2016 2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado M2.6 76 km
Jun 23, 2014 6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado M2.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

703 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 161 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015 EF3 41 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF3 47 km 1
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 20 km 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF3 46 km 0
May 18, 1975 EF3 30 km 0
May 15, 1952 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 7, 2021 EF2 32 km 0
May 7, 2016 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 31, 1996 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 9, 1990 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF2 20 km 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 8 km 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 15 km 0
Jul 7, 1987 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 2, 1987 EF2 28 km 0
Jun 20, 1987 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 8, 1986 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 8, 1986 EF2 23 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 CAMERON PEAK 208,910 92 km
2020 EAST TROUBLESOME 188,924 89 km
2002 HAYMAN 129,417 76 km
2012 HIGH PARK 90,769 90 km
2020 WILLIAMS FORK 14,679 79 km
2013 BLACK FOREST 11,885 98 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 58 km
2000 BOBCAT 10,444 69 km
2020 CALWOOD 9,836 38 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 59 km
2004 PICNIC ROCK 9,014 94 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 73 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 14 km
2010 FOURMILE CANYON 5,865 34 km
2002 BIG ELK 4,348 54 km
2021 BIJOU 3,485 98 km
2012 LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE 3,436 49 km
2003 OVERLAND 3,232 37 km
2009 OLD STAGE 3,160 30 km
2011 CRYSTAL FIRE 2,855 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 0.6 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 38°F (4°C) 1.2 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.7 in

Westminster has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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