Griffth, CO
Historical community (former settlement) in La Plata County, Colorado
Griffth is a historical community (former settlement) in La Plata County, Colorado. It is 5.5 miles NW of Durango, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81303.
Griffth at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- La Plata County
- ZIP code
- 81303
- Nearest town
- Durango (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.2144, -107.7956
Weather in Griffth now
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Griffth weather by the hour
Griffth weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Griffth.
This week in Griffth
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Griffth
What is the weather usually like in Griffth?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 13.5 inprecipitation per year · 343 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Griffth: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DURANGO LA PLATA CO AP, CO US (USW00093005), adjusted for the elevation of Griffth.
Griffth weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Griffth through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Griffth?
Griffth has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 13.5 inches (343 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Griffth is May–June and August–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 Griffth
The closest live webcam is Durango, 7.0 miles N of Griffth.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Griffth.
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Questions about Griffth
Where is Griffth, CO?
Griffth is a historical community (former settlement) in La Plata County, Colorado, 5.5 miles NW of Durango.
What county is Griffth in?
Griffth is in La Plata County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Griffth, CO?
The ZIP code for Griffth is 81303.
What is the nearest town to Griffth?
Durango, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Griffth?
Yes. The closest is Durango, 7.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Griffth?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Griffth?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Griffth?
About 13.5 inches (343 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Griffth?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Griffth?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Griffth have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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