Sopris Plaza, CO

Historical community (former settlement) in Las Animas County, Colorado

Sopris Plaza is a historical community (former settlement) in Las Animas County, Colorado. It is 1.8 miles NE of Jansen, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81082.

Sopris Plaza at a glance

State
Colorado
County
Las Animas County
ZIP code
81082
Nearest town
Jansen (1.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
37.1406, -104.5750

Weather in Sopris Plaza now

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Sopris Plaza weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sopris Plaza.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sopris Plaza

What is the weather usually like in Sopris Plaza?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°31°51°72°92°48°15°Jan50°18°Feb57°24°Mar63°31°Apr72°40°May83°50°Jun87°54°Jul84°53°Aug79°45°Sep67°33°Oct56°24°Nov48°15°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.6"Feb1.2"Mar1.7"Apr1.7"May1.6"Jun3.0"Jul2.7"Aug1.4"Sep1.3"Oct0.8"Nov0.7"Dec

Best time to visit Sopris Plaza: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TRINIDAD LAKE, CO US (USC00058436), adjusted for the elevation of Sopris Plaza.

Sopris Plaza weather month by month

January
48° 15°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 9.4 in of snow
February
50° 18°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 8.7 in of snow
March
57° 24°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 6.9 in of snow
April
63° 31°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.6 in of snow
May
72° 40°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
June
83° 50°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
87° 54°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
84° 53°F
2.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
79° 45°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
67° 33°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
November
56° 24°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
December
48° 15°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 8.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sopris Plaza through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:09 AM5:06 PM9 h 57 min
February6:45 AM5:39 PM10 h 54 min
March7:07 AM7:06 PM11 h 59 min
April6:21 AM7:34 PM13 h 12 min
May5:48 AM8:01 PM14 h 13 min
June5:36 AM8:21 PM14 h 45 min
July5:48 AM8:19 PM14 h 30 min
August6:13 AM7:51 PM13 h 37 min
September6:39 AM7:07 PM12 h 28 min
October7:05 AM6:22 PM11 h 17 min
November6:36 AM4:49 PM10 h 13 min
December7:03 AM4:43 PM9 h 40 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Sopris Plaza?

Sopris Plaza has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).

It gets about 17.2 inches (437 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 48 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sopris Plaza is May–June and August–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 Sopris Plaza

The closest live webcam is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 51.1 miles NW of Sopris Plaza.

Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159Fort Garland · 51.1 mi NWOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley › North-west: Bobcat PassTaos Ski Valley · 60.7 mi SWOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley › South-west: Lower Base DriveTaos Ski Valley · 61.3 mi SWOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley › SouthTaos Ski Valley · 61.3 mi SWOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley: Wheeler PeakTaos Ski Valley · 61.6 mi SWOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley › South-west: Taos PlazaTaos Ski Valley · 61.9 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sopris Plaza.

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Questions about Sopris Plaza

Where is Sopris Plaza, CO?

Sopris Plaza is a historical community (former settlement) in Las Animas County, Colorado, 1.8 miles NE of Jansen.

What county is Sopris Plaza in?

Sopris Plaza is in Las Animas County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Sopris Plaza, CO?

The ZIP code for Sopris Plaza is 81082.

What is the nearest town to Sopris Plaza?

Jansen, 1.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sopris Plaza?

Yes. The closest is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 51.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sopris Plaza?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Sopris Plaza?

January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Sopris Plaza?

About 17.2 inches (437 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Sopris Plaza?

Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sopris Plaza?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sopris Plaza have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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