Smith Hill, CO
Unincorporated community in Gilpin County, Colorado
Smith Hill is a small unincorporated community in Gilpin County, Colorado. It is 2.5 miles NW of Black Hawk, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 80427.
Smith Hill at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Gilpin County
- ZIP code
- 80427
- Nearest town
- Black Hawk (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 39.7783, -105.4581
Weather in Smith Hill now
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Smith Hill weather by the hour
Smith Hill weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Smith Hill.
This week in Smith Hill
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Smith Hill
What is the weather usually like in Smith Hill?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 73°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 25.8 inprecipitation per year · 656 mm
- 194.7 insnowfall per year · 495 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Smith Hill: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COAL CREEK CANYON, CO US (USC00051681), adjusted for the elevation of Smith Hill.
Smith Hill weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Smith Hill through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Smith Hill?
Smith Hill has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 73°F (23°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).
It gets about 25.8 inches (656 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 195 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Smith Hill 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 Smith Hill
The closest live webcam is Black Hawk: Ameristar, 2.2 miles NW of Smith Hill.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Smith Hill.
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Questions about Smith Hill
Where is Smith Hill, CO?
Smith Hill is an unincorporated community in Gilpin County, Colorado, 2.5 miles NW of Black Hawk.
What county is Smith Hill in?
Smith Hill is in Gilpin County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Smith Hill, CO?
The ZIP code for Smith Hill is 80427.
What is the nearest town to Smith Hill?
Black Hawk, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Smith Hill?
Yes. The closest is Black Hawk: Ameristar, 2.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Smith Hill?
July, with an average high of 73°F (23°C).
What is the coldest month in Smith Hill?
February, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Smith Hill?
About 25.8 inches (656 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Smith Hill?
Yes, about 195 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Smith Hill?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Smith Hill have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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