Adelaide, CO
Unincorporated community in Lake County, Colorado
Adelaide is a small unincorporated community in Lake County, Colorado. It is 1.9 miles W of Leadville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 80461.
Adelaide at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Lake County
- ZIP code
- 80461
- Nearest town
- Leadville (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 39.2472, -106.2575
Weather in Adelaide now
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Adelaide weather by the hour
Adelaide weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Adelaide.
This week in Adelaide
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Adelaide
What is the weather usually like in Adelaide?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 71°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 13.5 inprecipitation per year · 343 mm
- 156.9 insnowfall per year · 399 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Adelaide: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEADVILLE LAKE CO AP, CO US (USW00093009), adjusted for the elevation of Adelaide.
Adelaide weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Adelaide through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Adelaide?
Adelaide has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 71°F (22°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 13.5 inches (343 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 157 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Adelaide is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Adelaide
The closest live webcam is Stringtown › West: Colorado Mountain College Leadville, 2.5 miles W of Adelaide.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Adelaide.
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Map of Adelaide, CO
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Questions about Adelaide
Where is Adelaide, CO?
Adelaide is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Colorado, 1.9 miles W of Leadville.
What county is Adelaide in?
Adelaide is in Lake County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Adelaide, CO?
The ZIP code for Adelaide is 80461.
What is the nearest town to Adelaide?
Leadville, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Adelaide?
Yes. The closest is Stringtown › West: Colorado Mountain College Leadville, 2.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Adelaide?
July, with an average high of 71°F (22°C).
What is the coldest month in Adelaide?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Adelaide?
About 13.5 inches (343 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Adelaide?
Yes, about 157 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Adelaide?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Adelaide have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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