Velasquez Plaza, CO
Unincorporated community in Las Animas County, Colorado
Velasquez Plaza is a small unincorporated community in Las Animas County, Colorado. It is 2.3 miles E of Segundo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81024.
Velasquez Plaza at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Las Animas County
- ZIP code
- 81024
- Nearest town
- Segundo (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.1236, -104.7819
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Velasquez Plaza weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Velasquez Plaza.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Velasquez Plaza
What is the weather usually like in Velasquez Plaza?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 17.2 inprecipitation per year · 437 mm
- 48.1 insnowfall per year · 122 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Velasquez Plaza: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TRINIDAD LAKE, CO US (USC00058436), adjusted for the elevation of Velasquez Plaza.
Velasquez Plaza weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Velasquez Plaza through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Velasquez Plaza?
Velasquez Plaza has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 17.2 inches (437 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 48 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Velasquez Plaza is May–June and August–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 Velasquez Plaza
The closest live webcam is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 41.4 miles NW of Velasquez Plaza.
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Questions about Velasquez Plaza
Where is Velasquez Plaza, CO?
Velasquez Plaza is an unincorporated community in Las Animas County, Colorado, 2.3 miles E of Segundo.
What county is Velasquez Plaza in?
Velasquez Plaza is in Las Animas County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Velasquez Plaza, CO?
The ZIP code for Velasquez Plaza is 81024.
What is the nearest town to Velasquez Plaza?
Segundo, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Velasquez Plaza?
Yes. The closest is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 41.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Velasquez Plaza?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Velasquez Plaza?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Velasquez Plaza?
About 17.2 inches (437 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Velasquez Plaza?
Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Velasquez Plaza?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Velasquez Plaza have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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