Capitol City, CO
Historical community (former settlement) in Hinsdale County, Colorado
Capitol City is a historical community (former settlement) in Hinsdale County, Colorado. It is 8.5 miles E of Lake City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81235.
Capitol City at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Hinsdale County
- ZIP code
- 81235
- Nearest town
- Lake City (8.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.0072, -107.4661
Weather in Capitol City now
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Capitol City weather by the hour
Capitol City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Capitol City.
This week in Capitol City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Capitol City
What is the weather usually like in Capitol City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 1°F average low
- 14.3 inprecipitation per year · 362 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Capitol City: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE CITY, CO US (USC00054734), adjusted for the elevation of Capitol City.
Capitol City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Capitol City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Capitol City?
Capitol City has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 1°F (-17°C).
It gets about 14.3 inches (362 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Capitol City 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 Capitol City
The closest live webcam is Ouray: Red Mountain Pass Webcam 2.2 miles North US550 Webcam North by CDOT, 11.2 miles W of Capitol City.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Capitol City.
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Questions about Capitol City
Where is Capitol City, CO?
Capitol City is a historical community (former settlement) in Hinsdale County, Colorado, 8.5 miles E of Lake City.
What county is Capitol City in?
Capitol City is in Hinsdale County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Capitol City, CO?
The ZIP code for Capitol City is 81235.
What is the nearest town to Capitol City?
Lake City, 8.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Capitol City?
Yes. The closest is Ouray: Red Mountain Pass Webcam 2.2 miles North US550 Webcam North by CDOT, 11.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Capitol City?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Capitol City?
January, with an average low of 1°F (-17°C).
How much does it rain in Capitol City?
About 14.3 inches (362 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Capitol City?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Capitol City?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Capitol City have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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