South Platte, CO
Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Colorado
South Platte is a small unincorporated community in Douglas County, Colorado. It is 5.6 miles NE of Roxborough Park, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 80425.
South Platte at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Douglas County
- ZIP code
- 80425
- Nearest town
- Roxborough Park (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 39.4075, -105.1708
Weather in South Platte now
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South Platte weather by the hour
South Platte weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Platte.
This week in South Platte
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Platte
What is the weather usually like in South Platte?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 20.4 inprecipitation per year · 517 mm
- 85.7 insnowfall per year · 218 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Platte: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STRONTIA SPRINGS DAM, CO US (USC00058022), adjusted for the elevation of South Platte.
South Platte weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Platte through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in South Platte?
South Platte has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 20.4 inches (517 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 86 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit South Platte 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 South Platte
The closest live webcam is Greenwood Village › South-east: Denver Tech Center, 20.6 miles NE of South Platte.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Platte.
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Questions about South Platte
Where is South Platte, CO?
South Platte is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Colorado, 5.6 miles NE of Roxborough Park.
What county is South Platte in?
South Platte is in Douglas County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of South Platte, CO?
The ZIP code for South Platte is 80425.
What is the nearest town to South Platte?
Roxborough Park, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Platte?
Yes. The closest is Greenwood Village › South-east: Denver Tech Center, 20.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Platte?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in South Platte?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in South Platte?
About 20.4 inches (517 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in South Platte?
Yes, about 86 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Platte?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Platte have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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