Tacoma, CO

Unincorporated community in Dolores County, Colorado

Tacoma is a small unincorporated community in Dolores County, Colorado. It is 17.8 miles NW of Rico, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81301.

Tacoma at a glance

State
Colorado
County
Dolores County
ZIP code
81301
Nearest town
Rico (17.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
37.5236, -107.7814

Weather in Tacoma now

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Tacoma weather by the hour

Tacoma weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Tacoma

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tacoma

What is the weather usually like in Tacoma?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

4°24°44°64°84°37°9°Jan40°11°Feb47°19°Mar54°26°Apr63°35°May75°42°Jun79°49°Jul76°47°Aug70°41°Sep59°32°Oct46°22°Nov37°13°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.7"Jan2.5"Feb2.0"Mar1.6"Apr1.6"May0.9"Jun3.0"Jul3.5"Aug3.4"Sep2.5"Oct2.1"Nov2.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEMON DAM, CO US (USC00054934), adjusted for the elevation of Tacoma.

Tacoma weather month by month

January
37° 9°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 29.1 in of snow
February
40° 11°F
2.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 28.5 in of snow
March
47° 19°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 18.9 in of snow
April
54° 26°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 9.8 in of snow
May
63° 35°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
June
75° 42°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
July
79° 49°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
76° 47°F
3.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
70° 41°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
59° 32°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
November
46° 22°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 14.1 in of snow
December
37° 13°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 25.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Tacoma through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:18 PM9 h 55 min
February6:58 AM5:51 PM10 h 53 min
March7:20 AM7:19 PM11 h 59 min
April6:34 AM7:47 PM13 h 13 min
May6:00 AM8:14 PM14 h 14 min
June5:47 AM8:35 PM14 h 47 min
July6:00 AM8:33 PM14 h 32 min
August6:26 AM8:05 PM13 h 38 min
September6:52 AM7:20 PM12 h 28 min
October7:18 AM6:35 PM11 h 17 min
November6:49 AM5:01 PM10 h 12 min
December7:17 AM4:55 PM9 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Tacoma?

Tacoma has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C).

It gets about 28.3 inches (719 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 131 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Tacoma 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 Tacoma

The closest live webcam is Durango, 14.4 miles S of Tacoma.

DurangoDurango · 14.4 mi SOn Windy
Ophir: Prospect BasinOphir · 25.7 mi NOn Windy
Telluride › West: See Forever DriveTelluride · 26.3 mi NOn Windy
Mountain Village › South: Black Iron BowlMountain Village · 26.8 mi NOn Windy
Mountain Village › South-east: Terrain Park DriveMountain Village · 28.6 mi NOn Windy
Mountain Village: Mountain Lodge TellurideMountain Village · 28.7 mi NOn Windy
Mountain Village › SouthMountain Village · 28.7 mi NOn Windy
Mountain Village › South: Telluride Regional Airport - Sunshine MountainMountain Village · 29.3 mi NOn Windy
Mountain Village › South: Highway 145Mountain Village · 29.4 mi NOn Windy

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

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Map of Tacoma, CO

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Questions about Tacoma

Where is Tacoma, CO?

Tacoma is an unincorporated community in Dolores County, Colorado, 17.8 miles NW of Rico.

What county is Tacoma in?

Tacoma is in Dolores County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Tacoma, CO?

The ZIP code for Tacoma is 81301.

What is the nearest town to Tacoma?

Rico, 17.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Tacoma?

Yes. The closest is Durango, 14.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Tacoma?

July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Tacoma?

January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).

How much does it rain in Tacoma?

About 28.3 inches (719 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Tacoma?

Yes, about 131 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Tacoma?

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

What climate does Tacoma have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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