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Our satellite is from the GOES-16. It is color enhanced by using a geocolor terrain background during the day and black marble city lights at night. The daytime satellite data is Visible satellite imagery, and nighttime uses Infrared bands. The bluish clouds are fog and low cloud. The whiteest clouds are the coldest, highest cloud tops.

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Current surface weather map around La Plata County, CO

This surface map is from the HRRR computer model. It is a 1-hour forecast, updated hourly, which is a good estimate of the current surface conditions. This map shows the current high and low pressure centers, pressure isobar contours, wind streamlines and thickness contours. It also shows the currently depicted preciptiation estimates, although this should not be a substitute for actual live radar. The purple dashed contour is the 5400m thickness line, which is often a good proxy for the rain/snow line.

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Temperatures right now near Durango, Colorado

This is the latest surface temperatures as depicted by the HRRR computer model, updated hourly. Although these are not actual observations, this model is a very good representation of current conditions as it factors in observations, terrain and physics to give you more detailed temperatures in areas that do not have reporting weather stations. For the latest reports at specific locations, like in Durango, CO please see our current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Surface wind speed map over Durango, CO

This map shows the latest HRRR computer model winds. This depiction of the current wind directions and speeds is an estimate from the computer model. For actual observations in Durango, CO, see the current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Regional 24 hour rainfall expected near Durango, Colorado

This is a forecast of the amount of precipitation expected over the next 24 hours from the HRRR weather forecast model. This is only one forecast depiction, and you should check other models to get a better idea of what may happen. You can view this and other models in more detail on our main weather forecast maps page. There, you will also be able to look at forecasts beyond just 24 hours and look at forecasts out to as far as 16 days.

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Area snowfall accumulation expected around La Plata County, Colorado

This is snowfall forecast, with amounts anticipated in the next 24 hours. This guidance is from the HRRR weather model. For more model forecasts out to 16 days, visit our main weather forecast maps page.

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These are Convective Outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center. Click to see Days 1-3 broken down into Tornado, Wind and Hail threats, as well as days 5-8 outlooks.

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Climate Summary
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Durango, Colorado Climate Summary

General Climate

    •   Durango, Colorado has a continental climate, with warm, dry summers and cold, snowy winters.
    •   The average annual temperature is 47.6°F (8.7°C).
    •   The average annual precipitation is 19.46 inches (494 mm).
    •   The average annual snowfall is 68.6 inches (174 cm).

Summer

    •   The average summer temperature is 68.9°F (20.5°C).
    •   The average high temperature in July is 85.4°F (29.7°C).
    •   The average low temperature in July is 52.4°F (11.3°C).
    •   The average precipitation in July is 2.20 inches (56 mm).

Winter

    •   The average winter temperature is 26.3°F (-3.2°C).
    •   The average high temperature in January is 40.6°F (4.8°C).
    •   The average low temperature in January is 11.9°F (-11.2°C).
    •   The average precipitation in January is 1.06 inches (27 mm).

Spring and Fall

    •   The average spring temperature is 47.2°F (8.4°C).
    •   The average high temperature in April is 60.4°F (15.8°C).
    •   The average low temperature in April is 34.0°F (1.1°C).
    •   The average precipitation in April is 1.75 inches (44 mm).
    •   The average fall temperature is 47.0°F (8.3°C).
    •   The average high temperature in October is 61.8°F (16.6°C).
    •   The average low temperature in October is 32.2°F (0.1°C).
    •   The average precipitation in October is 1.37 inches (35 mm).

Climate Extremes

    •   The highest temperature ever recorded in Durango was 103°F (39.4°C) on July 14, 1954.
    •   The lowest temperature ever recorded in Durango was -41°F (-40.6°C) on February 1, 1985.
    •   The most precipitation ever recorded in a single month in Durango was 10.35 inches (263 mm) in September 1989.
    •   The most snowfall ever recorded in a single month in Durango was 42.5 inches (108 cm) in December 1992.

Climate Change

    •   The climate of Durango is changing, as it is in the rest of the world.
    •   The average annual temperature in Durango has increased by 1.8°F (1°C) since 1895.
    •   The average annual precipitation in Durango has increased by 2.6 inches (66 mm) since 1895.
    •   The average annual snowfall in Durango has decreased by 10.2 inches (26 cm) since 1895.
    •   These changes are likely due to human-caused climate change.

Impacts of Climate Change

    •   The changing climate is having a number of impacts on Durango, including:
    •   More extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, floods, and wildfires.
    •   Changes in plant and animal life.
    •   Changes in water availability.
    •   Increased risk of disease.
    •   Negative impacts on the local economy.

Adaptation and Mitigation

    •   The City of Durango is taking steps to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change, including:
    •   Investing in renewable energy sources.
    •   Improving energy efficiency.
    •   Reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
    •   Preparing for extreme weather events.
    •   Educating the public about climate change.

Conclusion

The climate of Durango is changing, and these changes are having a number of impacts on the city and its residents. The City of Durango is taking steps to adapt to and mitigate these impacts, but more needs to be done.

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Durango is home to Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings.

    •   The Animas River, which flows through Durango, is renowned for its whitewater rafting and fly-fishing.

    •   The area surrounding Durango is rich in fossils, including dinosaur bones and ancient marine life.

Science

    •   Durango is home to the Fort Lewis College Center for Southwest Studies, which conducts research on the region's natural and cultural history.

    •   The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) has a research facility in Durango, studying weather and climate patterns.

    •   The Durango Discovery Museum offers interactive exhibits on science, technology, and local history.

Personalities

    •   Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid robbed a bank in Durango in 1889.

    •   The artist Georgia O'Keeffe spent many summers in Durango, inspired by the region's landscapes.

    •   The writer Louis L'Amour lived in Durango for several years and set many of his Western novels in the area.

Tourist Attractions
1. Mesa Verde National Park: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mesa Verde is home to some of the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings in the United States. Visitors can explore over 600 cliff dwellings, including the famous Cliff Palace, the largest cliff dwelling in North America.

2. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: This historic train ride takes visitors on a 45-mile journey through the stunning San Juan Mountains. The train passes by towering peaks, deep canyons, and cascading waterfalls.

3. Purgatory Resort: This ski resort is located just 25 miles from Durango and offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding in Colorado. Purgatory has over 1,000 acres of skiable terrain, including a variety of slopes for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.

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