Rockwood, CO
Unincorporated community in La Plata County, Colorado
Rockwood is a small unincorporated community in La Plata County, Colorado. It is 16.1 miles S of Durango, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81301.
Rockwood at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- La Plata County
- ZIP code
- 81301
- Nearest town
- Durango (16.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.4908, -107.8014
Weather in Rockwood now
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Rockwood weather by the hour
Rockwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rockwood.
This week in Rockwood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rockwood
What is the weather usually like in Rockwood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 9°F average low
- 28.3 inprecipitation per year · 719 mm
- 131.0 insnowfall per year · 333 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rockwood: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEMON DAM, CO US (USC00054934), adjusted for the elevation of Rockwood.
Rockwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rockwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Rockwood?
Rockwood has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C).
It gets about 28.3 inches (719 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 131 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rockwood 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 Rockwood
The closest live webcam is Durango, 12.2 miles S of Rockwood.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rockwood.
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Questions about Rockwood
Where is Rockwood, CO?
Rockwood is an unincorporated community in La Plata County, Colorado, 16.1 miles S of Durango.
What county is Rockwood in?
Rockwood is in La Plata County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Rockwood, CO?
The ZIP code for Rockwood is 81301.
What is the nearest town to Rockwood?
Durango, 16.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rockwood?
Yes. The closest is Durango, 12.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rockwood?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Rockwood?
January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Rockwood?
About 28.3 inches (719 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Rockwood?
Yes, about 131 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rockwood?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rockwood have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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