Ludlow, CO
Unincorporated community in Las Animas County, Colorado
Ludlow is a small unincorporated community in Las Animas County, Colorado. It is 6.3 miles NW of Aguilar, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81020.
Ludlow at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Las Animas County
- ZIP code
- 81020
- Nearest town
- Aguilar (6.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.3333, -104.5828
Weather in Ludlow now
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Ludlow weather by the hour
Ludlow weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ludlow.
This week in Ludlow
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ludlow
What is the weather usually like in Ludlow?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 14.9 inprecipitation per year · 378 mm
- 55.1 insnowfall per year · 140 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ludlow: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TRINIDAD, CO US (USC00058429), adjusted for the elevation of Ludlow.
Ludlow weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ludlow through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Ludlow?
Ludlow has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 14.9 inches (378 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 55 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ludlow is May–June and August–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 Ludlow
The closest live webcam is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 47.0 miles W of Ludlow.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ludlow.
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Questions about Ludlow
Where is Ludlow, CO?
Ludlow is an unincorporated community in Las Animas County, Colorado, 6.3 miles NW of Aguilar.
What county is Ludlow in?
Ludlow is in Las Animas County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Ludlow, CO?
The ZIP code for Ludlow is 81020.
What is the nearest town to Ludlow?
Aguilar, 6.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ludlow?
Yes. The closest is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 47.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ludlow?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Ludlow?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Ludlow?
About 14.9 inches (378 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Ludlow?
Yes, about 55 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ludlow?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ludlow have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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