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Pitkin County, CO (shown in white) has 970.7 mi² of land area and 2.5 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 6,384.5' to a high of 14,097.7', with a weighted average of 9,975.8' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around -3.1°F to average highs around 84.9°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 42.4°F. Average annual precipation is 28". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 4B using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Pitkin County is 16,633 with 7,687 households. These households are spread across 5 unique municipalties (not all shown).