Spruce, CO

Unincorporated community in El Paso County, Colorado

Spruce is a small unincorporated community in El Paso County, Colorado. It is 3.3 miles SW of Palmer Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 80118.

Spruce at a glance

State
Colorado
County
El Paso County
ZIP code
80118
Nearest town
Palmer Lake (3.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
39.1567, -104.8778

Weather in Spruce now

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Spruce weather by the hour

Spruce weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Spruce

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Spruce

What is the weather usually like in Spruce?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

11°30°50°69°88°41°16°Jan43°18°Feb50°23°Mar57°29°Apr68°39°May79°47°Jun83°54°Jul80°51°Aug72°44°Sep60°33°Oct48°22°Nov41°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan0.7"Feb1.6"Mar3.2"Apr2.4"May3.0"Jun2.7"Jul3.0"Aug1.6"Sep1.3"Oct1.1"Nov1.1"Dec

Best time to visit Spruce: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONUMENT, CO US (USC00055734), adjusted for the elevation of Spruce.

Spruce weather month by month

January
41° 16°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 14.4 in of snow
February
43° 18°F
0.7 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.9 in of snow
March
50° 23°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 24.2 in of snow
April
57° 29°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 23.7 in of snow
May
68° 39°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
June
79° 47°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
83° 54°F
2.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
80° 51°F
3.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
72° 44°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
October
60° 33°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 11.1 in of snow
November
48° 22°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 18.4 in of snow
December
41° 17°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 13.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Spruce through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:02 PM9 h 46 min
February6:49 AM5:37 PM10 h 48 min
March7:08 AM7:07 PM11 h 58 min
April6:20 AM7:38 PM13 h 17 min
May5:44 AM8:07 PM14 h 22 min
June5:31 AM8:28 PM14 h 57 min
July5:44 AM8:26 PM14 h 41 min
August6:11 AM7:56 PM13 h 44 min
September6:39 AM7:09 PM12 h 29 min
October7:08 AM6:22 PM11 h 14 min
November6:41 AM4:46 PM10 h 4 min
December7:10 AM4:39 PM9 h 29 min

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

What is the weather like in Spruce?

Spruce has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).

It gets about 22.5 inches (572 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 121 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Spruce 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 Spruce

The closest live webcam is Woodland Park, 14.6 miles SW of Spruce.

Woodland ParkWoodland Park · 14.6 mi SWOn Windy
Colorado Springs: North Academy BoulevardColorado Springs · 17.0 mi SOn Windy
Manitou Springs: Colorado SpringsManitou Springs · 21.0 mi SOn Windy
Broadmoor: The Broadmoor Seven FallsBroadmoor · 25.9 mi SOn Windy
Greenwood Village › South-east: Denver Tech CenterGreenwood Village · 32.3 mi NOn Windy
Lake George: Wilkerson Pass Webcam US-24 West Webcam by CDOTLake George · 35.7 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Spruce.

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Map of Spruce, CO

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Questions about Spruce

Where is Spruce, CO?

Spruce is an unincorporated community in El Paso County, Colorado, 3.3 miles SW of Palmer Lake.

What county is Spruce in?

Spruce is in El Paso County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Spruce, CO?

The ZIP code for Spruce is 80118.

What is the nearest town to Spruce?

Palmer Lake, 3.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Spruce?

Yes. The closest is Woodland Park, 14.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Spruce?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Spruce?

January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Spruce?

About 22.5 inches (572 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Spruce?

Yes, about 121 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Spruce?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Spruce have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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