Alder, CO
Unincorporated community in Saguache County, Colorado
Alder is a small unincorporated community in Saguache County, Colorado. It is 7.5 miles SW of Bonanza, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81155.
Alder at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Saguache County
- ZIP code
- 81155
- Nearest town
- Bonanza (7.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.3694, -106.0389
Weather in Alder now
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Alder weather by the hour
Alder weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alder.
This week in Alder
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alder
What is the weather usually like in Alder?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 8.8 inprecipitation per year · 223 mm
- 36.7 insnowfall per year · 93 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alder: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SALIDA, CO US (USC00057370), adjusted for the elevation of Alder.
Alder weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alder through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Alder?
Alder has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-11°C).
It gets about 8.8 inches (223 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alder 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 Alder
The closest live webcam is Poncha Springs: US 285 Poncha Pass Webcam North by CDOT, 4.5 miles NW of Alder.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alder.
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Questions about Alder
Where is Alder, CO?
Alder is an unincorporated community in Saguache County, Colorado, 7.5 miles SW of Bonanza.
What county is Alder in?
Alder is in Saguache County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Alder, CO?
The ZIP code for Alder is 81155.
What is the nearest town to Alder?
Bonanza, 7.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alder?
Yes. The closest is Poncha Springs: US 285 Poncha Pass Webcam North by CDOT, 4.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alder?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Alder?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Alder?
About 8.8 inches (223 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Alder?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alder?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alder have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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