Box Prairie, CO
Unincorporated community in Larimer County, Colorado
Box Prairie is a small unincorporated community in Larimer County, Colorado. It is 15.0 miles S of Estes Park, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 80512.
Box Prairie at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Larimer County
- ZIP code
- 80512
- Nearest town
- Estes Park (15.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 40.5814, -105.4683
Weather in Box Prairie now
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Box Prairie weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Box Prairie.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Box Prairie
What is the weather usually like in Box Prairie?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 74°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 20.6 inprecipitation per year · 522 mm
- 173.8 insnowfall per year · 441 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Box Prairie: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOURGLASS RSVR, CO US (USC00054135), adjusted for the elevation of Box Prairie.
Box Prairie weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Box Prairie through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Box Prairie?
Box Prairie has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 74°F (24°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 20.6 inches (522 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 174 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Box Prairie 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 Box Prairie
The closest live webcam is Fall River Estates Subdivision: Rocky Mountain National Park Fall River/US 34 Entrance Webcam, 13.9 miles SW of Box Prairie.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Box Prairie.
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Questions about Box Prairie
Where is Box Prairie, CO?
Box Prairie is an unincorporated community in Larimer County, Colorado, 15.0 miles S of Estes Park.
What county is Box Prairie in?
Box Prairie is in Larimer County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Box Prairie, CO?
The ZIP code for Box Prairie is 80512.
What is the nearest town to Box Prairie?
Estes Park, 15.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Box Prairie?
Yes. The closest is Fall River Estates Subdivision: Rocky Mountain National Park Fall River/US 34 Entrance Webcam, 13.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Box Prairie?
July, with an average high of 74°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Box Prairie?
February, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Box Prairie?
About 20.6 inches (522 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Box Prairie?
Yes, about 174 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Box Prairie?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Box Prairie have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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