Houghton, CO
Unincorporated community in Las Animas County, Colorado
Houghton is a small unincorporated community in Las Animas County, Colorado. It is 28.5 miles SW of Hoehne, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81059.
Houghton at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Las Animas County
- ZIP code
- 81059
- Nearest town
- Hoehne (28.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.5894, -104.0428
Weather in Houghton now
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Houghton weather by the hour
Houghton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Houghton.
This week in Houghton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Houghton
What is the weather usually like in Houghton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 94°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 13°F average low
- 13.4 inprecipitation per year · 340 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Houghton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LA JUNTA 17 WSW, CO US (USW00003063), adjusted for the elevation of Houghton.
Houghton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Houghton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Houghton?
Houghton has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 13.4 inches (340 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Houghton 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 Houghton
The closest live webcam is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 76.9 miles W of Houghton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Houghton.
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Questions about Houghton
Where is Houghton, CO?
Houghton is an unincorporated community in Las Animas County, Colorado, 28.5 miles SW of Hoehne.
What county is Houghton in?
Houghton is in Las Animas County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Houghton, CO?
The ZIP code for Houghton is 81059.
What is the nearest town to Houghton?
Hoehne, 28.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Houghton?
Yes. The closest is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 76.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Houghton?
July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Houghton?
December, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Houghton?
About 13.4 inches (340 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Houghton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Houghton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Houghton have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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