Animas Forks, CO

Unincorporated community in Ouray County, Colorado

Animas Forks is a small unincorporated community in Ouray County, Colorado. It is 8.7 miles NW of Ouray, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81427.

Animas Forks at a glance

State
Colorado
County
Ouray County
ZIP code
81427
Nearest town
Ouray (8.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
37.9311, -107.5708

Weather in Animas Forks now

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Animas Forks weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Animas Forks.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Animas Forks

What is the weather usually like in Animas Forks?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°29°47°66°84°34°15°Jan37°19°Feb44°25°Mar52°31°Apr63°39°May74°47°Jun79°53°Jul75°51°Aug69°45°Sep57°34°Oct44°24°Nov35°15°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.9"Jan1.7"Feb2.4"Mar2.1"Apr1.8"May0.9"Jun2.4"Jul2.4"Aug2.4"Sep2.1"Oct1.9"Nov1.6"Dec

Best time to visit Animas Forks: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OURAY, CO US (USC00056203), adjusted for the elevation of Animas Forks.

Animas Forks weather month by month

January
34° 15°F
1.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 22.4 in of snow
February
37° 19°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 19.6 in of snow
March
44° 25°F
2.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 23.8 in of snow
April
52° 31°F
2.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 14.6 in of snow
May
63° 39°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow
June
74° 47°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
July
79° 53°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
75° 51°F
2.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
69° 45°F
2.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
October
57° 34°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow
November
44° 24°F
1.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 20.2 in of snow
December
35° 15°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 16.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Animas Forks through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:16 PM9 h 53 min
February6:58 AM5:50 PM10 h 52 min
March7:19 AM7:18 PM11 h 59 min
April6:32 AM7:47 PM13 h 14 min
May5:58 AM8:15 PM14 h 16 min
June5:45 AM8:35 PM14 h 50 min
July5:58 AM8:33 PM14 h 35 min
August6:24 AM8:04 PM13 h 40 min
September6:51 AM7:19 PM12 h 28 min
October7:17 AM6:34 PM11 h 16 min
November6:49 AM5:00 PM10 h 10 min
December7:17 AM4:53 PM9 h 36 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Animas Forks?

Animas Forks has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).

It gets about 23.6 inches (600 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 126 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Animas Forks 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 Animas Forks

The closest live webcam is Ouray: Red Mountain Pass Webcam 2.2 miles North US550 Webcam North by CDOT, 8.5 miles NW of Animas Forks.

Ouray: Red Mountain Pass Webcam 2.2 miles North US550 Webcam North by CDOTOuray · 8.5 mi NWOn Windy
Ouray: Red Mountain Pass Webcam 2.2 miles North US550 Webcam South by CDOTOuray · 8.5 mi NWOn Windy
Telluride › West: See Forever DriveTelluride · 13.9 mi WOn Windy
Mountain Village › South: Black Iron BowlMountain Village · 14.2 mi WOn Windy
Mountain Village › South-east: Terrain Park DriveMountain Village · 14.8 mi WOn Windy
Ophir: Prospect BasinOphir · 14.9 mi WOn Windy
Mountain Village › SouthMountain Village · 15.0 mi WOn Windy
Mountain Village: Mountain Lodge TellurideMountain Village · 15.1 mi WOn Windy
Mountain Village › South: Highway 145Mountain Village · 16.9 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Animas Forks.

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Questions about Animas Forks

Where is Animas Forks, CO?

Animas Forks is an unincorporated community in Ouray County, Colorado, 8.7 miles NW of Ouray.

What county is Animas Forks in?

Animas Forks is in Ouray County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Animas Forks, CO?

The ZIP code for Animas Forks is 81427.

What is the nearest town to Animas Forks?

Ouray, 8.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Animas Forks?

Yes. The closest is Ouray: Red Mountain Pass Webcam 2.2 miles North US550 Webcam North by CDOT, 8.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Animas Forks?

July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Animas Forks?

January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Animas Forks?

About 23.6 inches (600 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Animas Forks?

Yes, about 126 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Animas Forks?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Animas Forks have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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