Lava, CO
Unincorporated community in Conejos County, Colorado
Lava is a small unincorporated community in Conejos County, Colorado. It is 8.1 miles NE of Antonito, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81129.
Lava at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Conejos County
- ZIP code
- 81129
- Nearest town
- Antonito (8.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.9800, -106.0942
Weather in Lava now
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Lava weather by the hour
Lava weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lava.
This week in Lava
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lava
What is the weather usually like in Lava?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 7.7 inprecipitation per year · 197 mm
- 29.7 insnowfall per year · 75 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lava: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MANASSA, CO US (USC00055322), adjusted for the elevation of Lava.
Lava weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lava through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Lava?
Lava has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 7.7 inches (197 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 30 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lava 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 Lava
The closest live webcam is Taos › East: Arroyo Hondo, 33.7 miles SE of Lava.
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Questions about Lava
Where is Lava, CO?
Lava is an unincorporated community in Conejos County, Colorado, 8.1 miles NE of Antonito.
What county is Lava in?
Lava is in Conejos County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Lava, CO?
The ZIP code for Lava is 81129.
What is the nearest town to Lava?
Antonito, 8.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lava?
Yes. The closest is Taos › East: Arroyo Hondo, 33.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lava?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Lava?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Lava?
About 7.7 inches (197 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Lava?
Yes, about 30 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lava?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lava have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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