Pictou, CO
Unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado
Pictou is a small unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado. It is 1.8 miles E of Walsenburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81089.
Pictou at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Huerfano County
- ZIP code
- 81089
- Nearest town
- Walsenburg (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.6386, -104.8131
Weather in Pictou now
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Pictou weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pictou.
This week in Pictou
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pictou
What is the weather usually like in Pictou?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 20°F average low
- 17.3 inprecipitation per year · 439 mm
- 91.6 insnowfall per year · 233 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Pictou: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WALSENBURG 1 NW, CO US (USC00058781), adjusted for the elevation of Pictou.
Pictou weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pictou through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Pictou?
Pictou has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 20°F (-6°C).
It gets about 17.3 inches (439 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 92 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Pictou 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 Pictou
The closest live webcam is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 36.9 miles SW of Pictou.
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Questions about Pictou
Where is Pictou, CO?
Pictou is an unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado, 1.8 miles E of Walsenburg.
What county is Pictou in?
Pictou is in Huerfano County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Pictou, CO?
The ZIP code for Pictou is 81089.
What is the nearest town to Pictou?
Walsenburg, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pictou?
Yes. The closest is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 36.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pictou?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Pictou?
December, with an average low of 20°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Pictou?
About 17.3 inches (439 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Pictou?
Yes, about 92 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pictou?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pictou have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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