Red Wing, CO
Unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado
Red Wing is a small unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado. It is 7.7 miles NE of Gardner, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81040.
Red Wing at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Huerfano County
- ZIP code
- 81040
- Nearest town
- Gardner (7.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.7361, -105.2894
Weather in Red Wing now
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Red Wing weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Red Wing.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Red Wing
What is the weather usually like in Red Wing?
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 Red Wing: 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 Red Wing.
Red Wing weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Red Wing through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Red Wing?
Red Wing 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 Red Wing 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 Red Wing
The closest live webcam is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 22.7 miles S of Red Wing.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Red Wing.
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Questions about Red Wing
Where is Red Wing, CO?
Red Wing is an unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado, 7.7 miles NE of Gardner.
What county is Red Wing in?
Red Wing is in Huerfano County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Red Wing, CO?
The ZIP code for Red Wing is 81040.
What is the nearest town to Red Wing?
Gardner, 7.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Red Wing?
Yes. The closest is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 22.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Red Wing?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Red Wing?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Red Wing?
About 13.6 inches (346 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Red Wing?
Yes, about 51 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Red Wing?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Red Wing have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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