Oro, CO
Unincorporated community in Lake County, Colorado
Oro is a small unincorporated community in Lake County, Colorado. It is 2.4 miles W of Leadville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 80461.
Oro at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Lake County
- ZIP code
- 80461
- Nearest town
- Leadville (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 39.2353, -106.2517
Weather in Oro now
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Oro weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oro.
This week in Oro
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oro
What is the weather usually like in Oro?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 71°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 13.5 inprecipitation per year · 343 mm
- 156.9 insnowfall per year · 399 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Oro: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEADVILLE LAKE CO AP, CO US (USW00093009), adjusted for the elevation of Oro.
Oro weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Oro through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Oro?
Oro has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 71°F (22°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 13.5 inches (343 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 157 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Oro 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 Oro
The closest live webcam is Stringtown › West: Colorado Mountain College Leadville, 2.7 miles W of Oro.
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Questions about Oro
Where is Oro, CO?
Oro is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Colorado, 2.4 miles W of Leadville.
What county is Oro in?
Oro is in Lake County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Oro, CO?
The ZIP code for Oro is 80461.
What is the nearest town to Oro?
Leadville, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Oro?
Yes. The closest is Stringtown › West: Colorado Mountain College Leadville, 2.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Oro?
July, with an average high of 71°F (22°C).
What is the coldest month in Oro?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Oro?
About 13.5 inches (343 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Oro?
Yes, about 157 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Oro?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Oro have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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