Trinchera, CO

Unincorporated community in Las Animas County, Colorado

Trinchera is a small unincorporated community in Las Animas County, Colorado. It is 9.2 miles E of Branson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81081.

Trinchera at a glance

State
Colorado
County
Las Animas County
ZIP code
81081
Nearest town
Branson (9.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
37.0422, -104.0469

Weather in Trinchera now

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Trinchera weather by the hour

Trinchera weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Trinchera

What is the weather usually like in Trinchera?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°25°45°64°83°42°11°Jan43°12°Feb50°20°Mar57°27°Apr66°36°May75°44°Jun78°49°Jul76°48°Aug71°41°Sep60°31°Oct49°21°Nov42°13°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan0.9"Feb1.8"Mar2.0"Apr2.0"May2.0"Jun3.4"Jul2.9"Aug1.9"Sep1.6"Oct1.1"Nov0.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE MALOYA, NM US (USC00294742), adjusted for the elevation of Trinchera.

Trinchera weather month by month

January
42° 11°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 13.4 in of snow
February
43° 12°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 13.0 in of snow
March
50° 20°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 18.3 in of snow
April
57° 27°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 11.0 in of snow
May
66° 36°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
June
75° 44°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
78° 49°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
76° 48°F
2.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
71° 41°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
October
60° 31°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow
November
49° 21°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 11.0 in of snow
December
42° 13°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 15.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Trinchera through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:06 AM5:04 PM9 h 57 min
February6:42 AM5:37 PM10 h 54 min
March7:05 AM7:04 PM11 h 59 min
April6:19 AM7:32 PM13 h 12 min
May5:46 AM7:58 PM14 h 12 min
June5:34 AM8:19 PM14 h 44 min
July5:47 AM8:17 PM14 h 30 min
August6:11 AM7:49 PM13 h 37 min
September6:37 AM7:05 PM12 h 27 min
October7:02 AM6:20 PM11 h 17 min
November6:33 AM4:47 PM10 h 14 min
December7:00 AM4:41 PM9 h 41 min

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

What is the weather like in Trinchera?

Trinchera has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).

It gets about 21.4 inches (545 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 89 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Trinchera 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 Trinchera

The closest live webcam is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 80.4 miles SW of Trinchera.

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

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Questions about Trinchera

Where is Trinchera, CO?

Trinchera is an unincorporated community in Las Animas County, Colorado, 9.2 miles E of Branson.

What county is Trinchera in?

Trinchera is in Las Animas County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Trinchera, CO?

The ZIP code for Trinchera is 81081.

What is the nearest town to Trinchera?

Branson, 9.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Trinchera?

Yes. The closest is Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United States, 80.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Trinchera?

July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Trinchera?

January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Trinchera?

About 21.4 inches (545 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Trinchera?

Yes, about 89 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Trinchera?

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

What climate does Trinchera have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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