Drake, CO
Unincorporated community in Larimer County, Colorado
Drake is a small unincorporated community in Larimer County, Colorado. It is 11.0 miles SW of Estes Park, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 80515.
Drake at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Larimer County
- ZIP code
- 80515
- Nearest town
- Estes Park (11.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 40.4319, -105.3397
Weather in Drake now
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Drake weather by the hour
Drake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drake.
This week in Drake
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drake
What is the weather usually like in Drake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 16.8 inprecipitation per year · 426 mm
- 40.0 insnowfall per year · 102 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Drake: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WATERDALE, CO US (USC00058839), adjusted for the elevation of Drake.
Drake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Drake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Drake?
Drake has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).
It gets about 16.8 inches (426 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 40 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Drake 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 Drake
The closest live webcam is Fall River Estates Subdivision: Rocky Mountain National Park Fall River/US 34 Entrance Webcam, 13.4 miles W of Drake.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Drake.
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Questions about Drake
Where is Drake, CO?
Drake is an unincorporated community in Larimer County, Colorado, 11.0 miles SW of Estes Park.
What county is Drake in?
Drake is in Larimer County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Drake, CO?
The ZIP code for Drake is 80515.
What is the nearest town to Drake?
Estes Park, 11.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Drake?
Yes. The closest is Fall River Estates Subdivision: Rocky Mountain National Park Fall River/US 34 Entrance Webcam, 13.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Drake?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Drake?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Drake?
About 16.8 inches (426 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Drake?
Yes, about 40 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Drake?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Drake have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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