Elder, CO
Unincorporated community in Crowley County, Colorado
Elder is a small unincorporated community in Crowley County, Colorado. It is 3.2 miles N of Olney Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81058.
Elder at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Crowley County
- ZIP code
- 81058
- Nearest town
- Olney Springs (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.1233, -103.9667
Weather in Elder now
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Elder weather by the hour
Elder weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elder.
This week in Elder
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elder
What is the weather usually like in Elder?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 11.2 inprecipitation per year · 285 mm
- 14.1 insnowfall per year · 36 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elder: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ORDWAY 1 ENE, CO US (USC00056131), adjusted for the elevation of Elder.
Elder weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elder through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Elder?
Elder has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 11.2 inches (285 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Elder is April–May and September–October. 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 Elder
The closest live webcam is Broadmoor: The Broadmoor Seven Falls, 67.2 miles NW of Elder.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Elder.
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Questions about Elder
Where is Elder, CO?
Elder is an unincorporated community in Crowley County, Colorado, 3.2 miles N of Olney Springs.
What county is Elder in?
Elder is in Crowley County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Elder, CO?
The ZIP code for Elder is 81058.
What is the nearest town to Elder?
Olney Springs, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elder?
Yes. The closest is Broadmoor: The Broadmoor Seven Falls, 67.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elder?
July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Elder?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Elder?
About 11.2 inches (285 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Elder?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elder?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elder have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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