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Genoa, Colorado
Genoa main street (2024)
Genoa main street (2024)
Location within Lincoln County and Colorado
Location within Lincoln County and Colorado
Country United States
State Colorado
County Lincoln
Incorporated July 27, 1905
Area
 • Total 0.310 sq mi (0.804 km2)
 • Land 0.310 sq mi (0.804 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation
5,604 ft (1,708 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 153
 • Density 492.9/sq mi (190.3/km2)
Time zone UTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP Code
80818
Area code 719
FIPS code 08-29680
GNIS ID 203757

Genoa is a small town in Lincoln County, Colorado, United States. It's known as a statutory town, which is a type of town recognized by Colorado law. In 2020, about 153 people lived there.

History of Genoa

Genoa got its name from the city of Genoa in Italy. A post office opened in Genoa, Colorado, in 1903. This means people started living and working in the area around that time. The town was officially incorporated on July 27, 1905.

Geography of Genoa

Genoa is located in eastern Colorado. Its exact location is 39°16′35″N 103°29′56″W / 39.27639°N 103.49889°W / 39.27639; -103.49889. This helps people find it on a map.

The town covers a total area of about 0.804 square kilometers (or about 0.31 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers inside the town limits.

Climate in Genoa

Genoa has a cold semi-arid climate. This means it's generally dry, but not a desert. It has cold winters and warm to hot summers. This type of climate is often found in areas with grasslands or prairies.

Here's a look at the weather in Genoa:

Climate data for Genoa, Colorado, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1970–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 70
(21)
76
(24)
79
(26)
85
(29)
96
(36)
102
(39)
101
(38)
100
(38)
98
(37)
90
(32)
79
(26)
70
(21)
102
(39)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 62.7
(17.1)
63.9
(17.7)
73.5
(23.1)
78.9
(26.1)
86.3
(30.2)
94.6
(34.8)
95.8
(35.4)
93.9
(34.4)
91.0
(32.8)
82.6
(28.1)
72.4
(22.4)
63.4
(17.4)
97.2
(36.2)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 42.0
(5.6)
42.2
(5.7)
52.2
(11.2)
58.9
(14.9)
68.7
(20.4)
80.0
(26.7)
86.3
(30.2)
83.4
(28.6)
75.8
(24.3)
63.3
(17.4)
50.2
(10.1)
41.3
(5.2)
62.0
(16.7)
Daily mean °F (°C) 31.4
(−0.3)
31.2
(−0.4)
40.3
(4.6)
46.3
(7.9)
56.0
(13.3)
66.6
(19.2)
72.8
(22.7)
70.5
(21.4)
62.8
(17.1)
50.7
(10.4)
39.0
(3.9)
31.1
(−0.5)
49.9
(9.9)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 20.7
(−6.3)
20.1
(−6.6)
28.3
(−2.1)
33.6
(0.9)
43.4
(6.3)
53.2
(11.8)
59.3
(15.2)
57.5
(14.2)
49.9
(9.9)
38.2
(3.4)
27.7
(−2.4)
20.9
(−6.2)
37.7
(3.2)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −0.3
(−17.9)
−1.5
(−18.6)
10.2
(−12.1)
17.9
(−7.8)
28.5
(−1.9)
43.0
(6.1)
51.7
(10.9)
49.0
(9.4)
37.3
(2.9)
20.6
(−6.3)
9.9
(−12.3)
−1.8
(−18.8)
−8.1
(−22.3)
Record low °F (°C) −20
(−29)
−23
(−31)
−6
(−21)
5
(−15)
17
(−8)
34
(1)
40
(4)
40
(4)
22
(−6)
2
(−17)
−8
(−22)
−12
(−24)
−23
(−31)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.34
(8.6)
0.35
(8.9)
0.69
(18)
1.43
(36)
2.38
(60)
2.43
(62)
2.99
(76)
2.96
(75)
1.00
(25)
1.09
(28)
0.34
(8.6)
0.18
(4.6)
16.18
(410.7)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 5.3
(13)
5.0
(13)
5.6
(14)
7.1
(18)
1.1
(2.8)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.4
(1.0)
2.5
(6.4)
4.5
(11)
3.8
(9.7)
35.3
(88.9)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 2.5 2.9 3.9 6.2 8.8 8.2 8.9 8.7 4.6 4.0 3.0 2.8 64.5
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 2.9 3.0 2.9 2.5 0.5 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.2 1.1 2.4 2.5 18.1
Source 1: NOAA
Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima and minima 2006–2020)

Population of Genoa

The number of people living in Genoa has changed over the years.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1930 218
1940 214 −1.8%
1950 257 20.1%
1960 185 −28.0%
1970 161 −13.0%
1980 165 2.5%
1990 167 1.2%
2000 211 26.3%
2010 139 −34.1%
2020 153 10.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 211 people living in Genoa. About 35% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age of people in Genoa was 33 years.

Attractions in Genoa

One interesting place to visit in Genoa is the World's Wonder View Tower. It's a unique roadside attraction that draws visitors.

See also

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