Sopris, CO
Historical community (former settlement) in Las Animas County, Colorado
Sopris 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 at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Las Animas County
- ZIP code
- 81082
- Nearest town
- Jansen (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.1347, -104.5639
Weather in Sopris now
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Sopris weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sopris.
This week in Sopris
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sopris
What is the weather usually like in Sopris?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 17.2 inprecipitation per year · 437 mm
- 48.1 insnowfall per year · 122 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sopris: 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.
Sopris weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sopris through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sopris?
Sopris 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 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
The closest live webcam is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 51.8 miles NW of Sopris.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sopris.
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Questions about Sopris
Where is Sopris, CO?
Sopris is a historical community (former settlement) in Las Animas County, Colorado, 1.8 miles NE of Jansen.
What county is Sopris in?
Sopris is in Las Animas County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Sopris, CO?
The ZIP code for Sopris is 81082.
What is the nearest town to Sopris?
Jansen, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sopris?
Yes. The closest is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 51.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sopris?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sopris?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Sopris?
About 17.2 inches (437 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sopris?
Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sopris?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sopris have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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