Cotopaxi, CO weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Cotopaxi weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cotopaxi.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cotopaxi
What is the weather usually like in Cotopaxi?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°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 Cotopaxi: May–June and August–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 Cotopaxi.
Cotopaxi weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cotopaxi through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi?
Cotopaxi has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°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 Cotopaxi is May–June and August–September. At 6,362 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Cotopaxi
What is the hottest month in Cotopaxi?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Cotopaxi?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Cotopaxi?
About 8.8 inches (223 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Cotopaxi?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cotopaxi?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cotopaxi have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 22°F, with about 0.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Cotopaxi?
Around 6:43 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:51 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Cotopaxi weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Cotopaxi.
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