Granby, Colorado
Granby is a town of 2,270 people in Grand County, Colorado, founded in 1904.
Why visit Granby
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 6 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Moffat Road Railroad Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 75°F; January lows average 2°F.
Weather in Granby
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Granby
Granby is the statutory town that is the most populous municipality in Grand County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 2,079 at the 2020 United States census. Granby is situated along U.S. Highway 40 in the Middle Park basin, and it is about 85 miles (137 km) northwest of Denver and 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Rocky Mountain National Park.
From the Wikipedia article Granby, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes8
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.5 mi
1141 Thompson Road, Granby
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
History
The town was founded in 1904 along the route of the Denver, Northwestern & Pacific Railway and was incorporated one year later. It was named after Granby Hillyer, a Denver lawyer who later served as the United States Attorney for that city's district.
Many Granby and Grand County residents are descended from pioneer settlers who arrived before the country was fully surveyed. Early families established themselves under the Homestead Act of 1862, which allowed easy access to land to those who would inhabit and improve upon the territory.
Since the turn of the century, families have contended for prime ranch land. Their waning ranch once covered approximately 20,000 acres (81 km2) and was rich in cattle and hay.
From the History section of Granby, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of Granby
34 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 2°F | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 4°F | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 13°F | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 48°F | 23°F | 1.2 in |
| May | 59°F | 31°F | 1.6 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 38°F | 1.2 in |
| Jul | 75°F | 44°F | 1.6 in |
| Aug | 73°F | 43°F | 1.7 in |
| Sep | 67°F | 36°F | 1.5 in |
| Oct | 55°F | 27°F | 1.1 in |
| Nov | 40°F | 18°F | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 8°F | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Grand Lake 6 Ssw (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Grand County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2021-01-15: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-10-17: East Troublesome Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-05: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Coastal Storm)
- 2003-04-09: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 37 miles away.
- Fraser 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Nederland 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Kremmling 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Georgetown 27 mi southeast, about 43 min by car
- Estes Park 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Silverthorne 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Idaho Springs 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Keystone 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
- Boulder 35 mi east, about 57 min by car
- Frisco 35 mi south, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Granby, CO, Town Hall IMG 5402, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
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