Strong, CO
Unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado
Strong is a small unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado. It is 8.7 miles SE of Walsenburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81069.
Strong at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Huerfano County
- ZIP code
- 81069
- Nearest town
- Walsenburg (8.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.7125, -104.9017
Weather in Strong now
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Strong weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Strong.
This week in Strong
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Strong
What is the weather usually like in Strong?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 20°F average low
- 17.3 inprecipitation per year · 439 mm
- 91.6 insnowfall per year · 233 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Strong: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WALSENBURG 1 NW, CO US (USC00058781), adjusted for the elevation of Strong.
Strong weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Strong through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Strong?
Strong has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 20°F (-6°C).
It gets about 17.3 inches (439 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 92 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Strong 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 Strong
The closest live webcam is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 35.0 miles SW of Strong.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Strong.
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Questions about Strong
Where is Strong, CO?
Strong is an unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado, 8.7 miles SE of Walsenburg.
What county is Strong in?
Strong is in Huerfano County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Strong, CO?
The ZIP code for Strong is 81069.
What is the nearest town to Strong?
Walsenburg, 8.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Strong?
Yes. The closest is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 35.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Strong?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Strong?
December, with an average low of 20°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Strong?
About 17.3 inches (439 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Strong?
Yes, about 92 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Strong?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Strong have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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