Drakes, CO
Unincorporated community in Larimer County, Colorado
Drakes is a small unincorporated community in Larimer County, Colorado. It is 0.9 miles SE of Fort Collins, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 80525.
Drakes at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Larimer County
- ZIP code
- 80525
- Nearest town
- Fort Collins (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 40.5542, -105.0794
Weather in Drakes now
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Drakes weather by the hour
Drakes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drakes.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drakes
What is the weather usually like in Drakes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 15.9 inprecipitation per year · 403 mm
- 51.4 insnowfall per year · 131 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Drakes: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT COLLINS, CO US (USC00053005), adjusted for the elevation of Drakes.
Drakes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Drakes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Drakes?
Drakes has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 15.9 inches (403 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 51 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Drakes 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 Drakes
The closest live webcam is Fort Collins › South: Old Town Square, 2.3 miles N of Drakes.
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Questions about Drakes
Where is Drakes, CO?
Drakes is an unincorporated community in Larimer County, Colorado, 0.9 miles SE of Fort Collins.
What county is Drakes in?
Drakes is in Larimer County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Drakes, CO?
The ZIP code for Drakes is 80525.
What is the nearest town to Drakes?
Fort Collins, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Drakes?
Yes. The closest is Fort Collins › South: Old Town Square, 2.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Drakes?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Drakes?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Drakes?
About 15.9 inches (403 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Drakes?
Yes, about 51 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Drakes?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Drakes have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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