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Current surface weather map around Bent 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 Las Animas, 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 Las Animas, 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 Las Animas, CO

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Regional 24 hour rainfall expected near Las Animas, 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 Bent County, Colorado

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Climate Summary
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Las Animas, Colorado Climate Summary

Temperature

    •   Average annual temperature: 48.9°F (9.4°C)
    •   Average daily maximum temperature: 61.7°F (16.5°C)
    •   Average daily minimum temperature: 36.1°F (2.3°C)
    •   Record high temperature: 105°F (40.6°C)
    •   Record low temperature: -39°F (-39.4°C)

Precipitation

    •   Average annual precipitation: 12.72 inches (32.3 cm)
    •   Average number of days with precipitation: 65
    •   Record 24-hour precipitation: 6.50 inches (16.5 cm)

Snowfall

    •   Average annual snowfall: 21.3 inches (54.1 cm)
    •   Average number of days with snowfall: 28
    •   Record 24-hour snowfall: 18.0 inches (45.7 cm)

Wind

    •   Average annual wind speed: 10.2 mph (16.4 km/h)
    •   Record wind gust: 75 mph (121 km/h)

Humidity

    •   Average annual relative humidity: 64%
    •   Record high relative humidity: 100%
    •   Record low relative humidity: 10%

Climate Classification

    •   Köppen climate classification: BSk (semi-arid climate)

General Climate Description

Las Animas, Colorado has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 48.9°F (9.4°C), with average daily maximum temperatures of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and average daily minimum temperatures of 36.1°F (2.3°C). The record high temperature is 105°F (40.6°C), while the record low temperature is -39°F (-39.4°C).

Las Animas receives an average of 12.72 inches (32.3 cm) of precipitation per year, with an average of 65 days with precipitation. The average annual snowfall is 21.3 inches (54.1 cm), with an average of 28 days with snowfall. The record 24-hour precipitation is 6.50 inches (16.5 cm), while the record 24-hour snowfall is 18.0 inches (45.7 cm).

The average annual wind speed in Las Animas is 10.2 mph (16.4 km/h), with a record wind gust of 75 mph (121 km/h). The average annual relative humidity is 64%, with a record high of 100% and a record low of 10%.

Las Animas, Colorado is located in a semi-arid climate zone, which is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 48.9°F (9.4°C), with average daily maximum temperatures of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and average daily minimum temperatures of 36.1°F (2.3°C). The average annual precipitation is 12.72 inches (32.3 cm), with an average of 65 days with precipitation. The average annual snowfall is 21.3 inches (54.1 cm), with an average of 28 days with snowfall. The average annual wind speed is 10.2 mph (16.4 km/h), with a record wind gust of 75 mph (121 km/h). The average annual relative humidity is 64%, with a record high of 100% and a record low of 10%.

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Las Animas is situated in the Arkansas River Valley, known for its diverse ecosystem and abundant wildlife.

    •   The area is home to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, boasting the tallest sand dunes in North America.

    •   The Purgatoire River, a tributary of the Arkansas, flows through the region and supports a variety of aquatic species.

Science

    •   The Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, located nearby, played a crucial role in the westward expansion of the United States and the fur trade.

    •   The Rocky Ford Cantaloupe, a renowned melon variety, originated in the Las Animas area and is celebrated annually at the Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Festival.

Personalities

    •   Kit Carson, a renowned frontiersman and scout, lived and worked in the Las Animas region.

    •   John Wesley Powell, a geologist and explorer, led the first expedition down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, which started in Las Animas.

    •   The town is named after the Las Animas River, which derives its name from the Spanish phrase \

Tourist Attractions
1.Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

(Las Animas, CO): A reconstructed 19th-century adobe trading post and military fort, offering insights into the history of the American West.

2.Comanche National Grassland

(Las Animas, CO): A vast grassland ecosystem with rolling hills, canyons, and wildlife, providing opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing.

3.Trinidad Lake State Park

(Trinidad, CO): A scenic reservoir surrounded by sandstone cliffs and piñon-juniper woodlands, offering boating, fishing, and camping.

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