Los Fuertes, CO

Unincorporated community in Costilla County, Colorado

Los Fuertes is a small unincorporated community in Costilla County, Colorado. It is 5.3 miles NW of San Luis, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81152.

Los Fuertes at a glance

State
Colorado
County
Costilla County
ZIP code
81152
Nearest town
San Luis (5.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
37.1344, -105.3792

Weather in Los Fuertes now

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Los Fuertes weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Los Fuertes.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Los Fuertes

What is the weather usually like in Los Fuertes?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

1°23°44°66°87°37°6°Jan41°12°Feb52°23°Mar58°27°Apr68°35°May79°42°Jun82°48°Jul79°47°Aug74°39°Sep63°28°Oct49°18°Nov39°9°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.5"Feb0.4"Mar0.6"Apr0.7"May0.8"Jun1.5"Jul1.3"Aug1.0"Sep0.9"Oct0.5"Nov0.4"Dec

Best time to visit Los Fuertes: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAN LUIS 1 S, CO US (USC00057430), adjusted for the elevation of Los Fuertes.

Los Fuertes weather month by month

January
37° 6°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
February
41° 12°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
52° 23°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
April
58° 27°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
68° 35°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
79° 42°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
82° 48°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
79° 47°F
1.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
74° 39°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
63° 28°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
49° 18°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
39° 9°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Los Fuertes through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:12 AM5:09 PM9 h 57 min
February6:48 AM5:42 PM10 h 54 min
March7:10 AM7:10 PM11 h 59 min
April6:25 AM7:37 PM13 h 12 min
May5:51 AM8:04 PM14 h 13 min
June5:39 AM8:24 PM14 h 45 min
July5:52 AM8:22 PM14 h 30 min
August6:17 AM7:54 PM13 h 37 min
September6:42 AM7:10 PM12 h 27 min
October7:08 AM6:26 PM11 h 17 min
November6:39 AM4:53 PM10 h 13 min
December7:06 AM4:47 PM9 h 40 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Los Fuertes?

Los Fuertes has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-14°C).

It gets about 9.0 inches (229 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is March.

The best time to visit Los Fuertes 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 Los Fuertes

The closest live webcam is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 20.4 miles N of Los Fuertes.

Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159Fort Garland · 20.4 mi NOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley › North-west: Bobcat PassTaos Ski Valley · 37.3 mi SOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley › South-west: Lower Base DriveTaos Ski Valley · 37.4 mi SOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley › SouthTaos Ski Valley · 37.5 mi SOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley › South-west: Taos PlazaTaos Ski Valley · 37.5 mi SOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley: Poco RoadTaos Ski Valley · 38.2 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Los Fuertes.

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Questions about Los Fuertes

Where is Los Fuertes, CO?

Los Fuertes is an unincorporated community in Costilla County, Colorado, 5.3 miles NW of San Luis.

What county is Los Fuertes in?

Los Fuertes is in Costilla County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Los Fuertes, CO?

The ZIP code for Los Fuertes is 81152.

What is the nearest town to Los Fuertes?

San Luis, 5.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Los Fuertes?

Yes. The closest is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 20.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Los Fuertes?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Los Fuertes?

January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in Los Fuertes?

About 9.0 inches (229 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Los Fuertes?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Los Fuertes?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Los Fuertes have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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