Cowdrey, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cowdrey, Colorado
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Cowdrey Town Hall, September 2019
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 Cowdrey, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Cowdrey, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  State of Colorado |
| County | Jackson County |
| Elevation | 7,917 ft (2,413 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80434
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Cowdrey is a small, quiet place in Jackson County, Colorado, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the county. Even though it's small, Cowdrey has its own U.S. Post Office and a special ZIP Code (80434) for its mail.
Where is Cowdrey?
Cowdrey is located in a beautiful part of Colorado. You can find it at these coordinates: 40 degrees, 51 minutes, 30 seconds North (latitude) and 106 degrees, 18 minutes, 45 seconds West (longitude). This spot is about 2,413 meters (or 7,917 feet) above sea level, which is quite high up!
What's the Weather Like?
The weather in Cowdrey changes a lot throughout the year, just like in many mountain areas. Here's a quick look at the average temperatures:
| Climate data for Cowdrey (CoAgMet), Colorado, 2010–2022 normals: 7895ft (2406m) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 28.6 (−1.9) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
42.2 (5.7) |
49.5 (9.7) |
59.0 (15.0) |
71.8 (22.1) |
77.5 (25.3) |
77.8 (25.4) |
72.0 (22.2) |
55.4 (13.0) |
42.4 (5.8) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
53.2 (11.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 12.4 (−10.9) |
15.9 (−8.9) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
33.8 (1.0) |
43.2 (6.2) |
54.5 (12.5) |
58.8 (14.9) |
55.3 (12.9) |
48.4 (9.1) |
35.9 (2.2) |
25.6 (−3.6) |
14.7 (−9.6) |
35.4 (1.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | −3.8 (−19.9) |
0.6 (−17.4) |
9.9 (−12.3) |
18.0 (−7.8) |
27.4 (−2.6) |
37.0 (2.8) |
40.0 (4.4) |
32.7 (0.4) |
24.7 (−4.1) |
16.4 (−8.7) |
8.7 (−12.9) |
−1.2 (−18.4) |
17.5 (−8.0) |
| Source 1: XMACIS2 | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: CoAgMet | |||||||||||||
As you can see, winters (December to February) are very cold, with average low temperatures often below zero degrees Fahrenheit. Summers (June to August) are much warmer and more pleasant. The weather data helps people understand what to expect if they visit or live in Cowdrey.
