Lay, CO
Unincorporated community in Moffat County, Colorado
Lay is a small unincorporated community in Moffat County, Colorado. It is 10.9 miles W of Maybell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81625.
Lay at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Moffat County
- ZIP code
- 81625
- Nearest town
- Maybell (10.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 40.5267, -107.8814
Weather in Lay now
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Lay weather by the hour
Lay weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lay.
This week in Lay
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lay
What is the weather usually like in Lay?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 1°F average low
- 12.6 inprecipitation per year · 321 mm
- 55.3 insnowfall per year · 140 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lay: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MAYBELL, CO US (USC00055446), adjusted for the elevation of Lay.
Lay weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lay through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Lay?
Lay has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 1°F (-17°C).
It gets about 12.6 inches (321 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 55 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lay 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 Lay
The closest live webcam is Rio Blanco: Webcam CO-13 North Webcam by CDOT, 53.3 miles S of Lay.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lay.
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Questions about Lay
Where is Lay, CO?
Lay is an unincorporated community in Moffat County, Colorado, 10.9 miles W of Maybell.
What county is Lay in?
Lay is in Moffat County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Lay, CO?
The ZIP code for Lay is 81625.
What is the nearest town to Lay?
Maybell, 10.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lay?
Yes. The closest is Rio Blanco: Webcam CO-13 North Webcam by CDOT, 53.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lay?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Lay?
January, with an average low of 1°F (-17°C).
How much does it rain in Lay?
About 12.6 inches (321 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Lay?
Yes, about 55 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lay?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lay have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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