Occidental, CO
Unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado
Occidental is a small unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado. It is 5.4 miles E of La Veta, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81055.
Occidental at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Huerfano County
- ZIP code
- 81055
- Nearest town
- La Veta (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.5150, -105.1064
Weather in Occidental now
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Occidental weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Occidental.
This week in Occidental
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Occidental
What is the weather usually like in Occidental?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 13.6 inprecipitation per year · 346 mm
- 51.2 insnowfall per year · 130 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Occidental: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHEEP MTN, CO US (USC00057572), adjusted for the elevation of Occidental.
Occidental weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Occidental through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Occidental?
Occidental has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 13.6 inches (346 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 51 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Occidental 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 Occidental
The closest live webcam is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 18.8 miles W of Occidental.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Occidental.
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Questions about Occidental
Where is Occidental, CO?
Occidental is an unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado, 5.4 miles E of La Veta.
What county is Occidental in?
Occidental is in Huerfano County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Occidental, CO?
The ZIP code for Occidental is 81055.
What is the nearest town to Occidental?
La Veta, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Occidental?
Yes. The closest is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 18.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Occidental?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Occidental?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Occidental?
About 13.6 inches (346 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Occidental?
Yes, about 51 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Occidental?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Occidental have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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