Hesperus, CO
Unincorporated community in La Plata County, Colorado
Hesperus is a small unincorporated community in La Plata County, Colorado. It is 9.2 miles E of Durango, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81326.
Hesperus at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- La Plata County
- ZIP code
- 81326
- Nearest town
- Durango (9.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.2861, -108.0389
Weather in Hesperus now
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Hesperus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hesperus.
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What is the weather usually like in Hesperus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 22.2 inprecipitation per year · 564 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hesperus: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT LEWIS, CO US (USC00053016), adjusted for the elevation of Hesperus.
Hesperus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hesperus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Hesperus?
Hesperus has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 22.2 inches (564 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Hesperus 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 Hesperus
The closest live webcam is Durango, 14.3 miles E of Hesperus.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hesperus.
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Questions about Hesperus
Where is Hesperus, CO?
Hesperus is an unincorporated community in La Plata County, Colorado, 9.2 miles E of Durango.
What county is Hesperus in?
Hesperus is in La Plata County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Hesperus, CO?
The ZIP code for Hesperus is 81326.
What is the nearest town to Hesperus?
Durango, 9.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hesperus?
Yes. The closest is Durango, 14.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hesperus?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Hesperus?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Hesperus?
About 22.2 inches (564 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Hesperus?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Hesperus?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hesperus have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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