Cuchara Junction, CO
Unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado
Cuchara Junction is a small unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado. It is 5.8 miles SW of Walsenburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81089.
Cuchara Junction at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Huerfano County
- ZIP code
- 81089
- Nearest town
- Walsenburg (5.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.6669, -104.6856
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cuchara Junction.
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What is the weather usually like in Cuchara Junction?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 20°F average low
- 17.3 inprecipitation per year · 439 mm
- 91.6 insnowfall per year · 233 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cuchara Junction: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WALSENBURG 1 NW, CO US (USC00058781), adjusted for the elevation of Cuchara Junction.
Cuchara Junction weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cuchara Junction through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Cuchara Junction?
Cuchara Junction has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 20°F (-6°C).
It gets about 17.3 inches (439 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 92 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Cuchara Junction 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 Cuchara Junction
The closest live webcam is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 44.1 miles W of Cuchara Junction.
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Questions about Cuchara Junction
Where is Cuchara Junction, CO?
Cuchara Junction is an unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado, 5.8 miles SW of Walsenburg.
What county is Cuchara Junction in?
Cuchara Junction is in Huerfano County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Cuchara Junction, CO?
The ZIP code for Cuchara Junction is 81089.
What is the nearest town to Cuchara Junction?
Walsenburg, 5.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cuchara Junction?
Yes. The closest is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 44.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cuchara Junction?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Cuchara Junction?
December, with an average low of 20°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Cuchara Junction?
About 17.3 inches (439 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Cuchara Junction?
Yes, about 92 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cuchara Junction?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cuchara Junction have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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