Fort Collins is located on the Cache la Poudre River at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Fort Collins is about 65 miles north of Denver and 45 miles south of Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Great Plains lie to the east. The city's clean water and clean air make for a healthy environment. Fort Collins hosts a number of cultural events especially by the Colorado State University. Breathtaking cliffs, clear skies, and beautiful lakes and waterfalls makes it a paradise for nature lovers. The city consistently appears on lists of the best places to live in the United States, and in May 2003 it was chosen as one of America's best places to live by Men's Journal magazine.
Fort Collins lies in a semi-arid region and experiences four distinct seasons. It enjoys 300 days of sunshine each year with average summer high temperature reaching upto 85 degrees F. Annual snowfall averages 55 inches, and the snow generally melts within a few days.
Area: 47 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 5,003 feet above sea level
Average Temperatures: January, 57.2° F; July, 71.2° F; average annual temperature, 47.9° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 15 inches of rain; 55 inches of snow
Population: 128,026 (as on July 2005)
Local festivals include:
Fort Collins attractions: Rocky Mountain Raptor Center, Swetsville Zoo
