La Plata County's climate is considered ideal thanks
to moderate temperatures and distinctly beautiful
seasons. In summer, temperatures seldom climb above
the high eighties and spring is characterized by afternoon
showers which bathe the land and stimulate verdant
growth. Fall brings the promise of "Indian Summer"
and clear, dry, cool days - perfect for hiking or
driving in the mountains to view the golden leaves
of the Aspen and the dark red and orange hues of the
Gamble Oaks. Winters are generally mild, sunny and
dry with seldom a day of temperatures even close to
zero.
Though the region enjoys plentiful snowfall, which
pads the ski slopes of Purgatory at Durango Mountain
Resort, the sun truly does shine most days. Spring
and summer bring the fluttering aspen leaves and the
rich smell of pine, and fields of wildflowers blanket
high mountain meadows
Table: Climatic Data, Durango, Colorado
| Month
|
Average
Low(?F) |
Average
High(?F) |
Average
Snow |
Average
Rain |
| Jan. |
10.5 |
39.5 |
16.9” |
1.62” |
| Feb. |
16.0 |
44.7 |
14.2” |
1.49” |
Mar. |
22.6 |
51.8 |
10.5” |
1.68” |
| April |
29.2 |
61.2 |
3.4” |
1.35” |
May |
35.5 |
70.2 |
0.5” |
1.12” |
June |
42.0 |
80.6 |
0.0” |
0.80” |
| July |
50.0 |
85.0 |
0.0” |
1.95” |
| Aug. |
49.0 |
83.1 |
0.0” |
2.31” |
| Sept. |
41.0 |
76.4 |
0.0” |
1.85” |
| Oct. |
31.3 |
65.5 |
1.1” |
1.92” |
| Nov. |
21.5 |
52.1 |
5.5” |
1.33” |
| Dec. |
13.0 |
41.3 |
16.3” |
1.74” |
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| Elevation 6,512 feet |
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| Solar Index: Sunny
85% of the time
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LOCATION
Durango
is situated near the "Four Corners" -- the
only spot in the United States where four states meet.
Though Colorado towns have the image of being hemmed
in by high mountain passes, this is not the case with
Durango. Those businesses needing to transport their
wares by highway to markets located from the Southeastern
United States all the way west to central and southern
California, will experience few, if any problems.
No high passes impact access to south from Durango
to Interstate Highway 40.
Table: Distance and Driving Times
Distance and Driving
to Major Cities
(Miles)
|
City |
Distance |
Drive Time |
Albuquerque |
215 SE |
3.5hrs |
Colorado Springs |
302 NE |
5.5hrs |
Denver |
333 NE |
6hrs |
Grand Junction |
169 NW |
3.5hrs |
Phoenix |
461 SW |
8hrs |
Santa Fe |
216 SE |
4hrs |
Salt Lake City |
413 NW |
7hrs |
