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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 9°F average low
- 28.3 inprecipitation per year · 719 mm
- 131.0 insnowfall per year · 333 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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
Sunrise and sunset in Tacoma through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 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.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tacoma.
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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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