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Continental Divide

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Location & Surroundings

Continental Divide is a divide in Colorado, United States, at 3,914 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aspen, 28 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 2545 km to the east. The nearest airport is Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, 34 km away.

Also known as: The Hump · Top o' the World · Campbells Pass

Overview

Continental Divide of the Americas is principal hydrological divide of North and South America.

It is located in Canada, Americas.

Also known as: Continental Divide, Great Divide, Western Divide

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Image Continental Divide in Yellowstone-750px.JPG

Basic Data

  • Country Canada
  • Type ridge(s) (RDGE)
  • a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest

Geography

  • Coordinates
    39° 0' 1" N, 106° 35' 50" W
  • Elevation 3914 m (DEM: 3909 m)
  • Timezone America/Denver
  • Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Nearby

Alternate Names

The Hump
Top o' the World
Campbells Pass

Weather in Continental Divide

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Continental Divide, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 4.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.8 to 16.5 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 W/m2.

Temperature
4.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,020.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.02 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 4.9 1.8 317 27 1,020.9 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 2.8 1.4 260 27 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 11 0.0 n/a
12h 16.5 7.3 259 25 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 78 410.4 n/a
18h 13.2 3.2 316 41 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 19 529.5 n/a
Tomorrow 5.3 1.3 246 68 1,019.5 0.02 / 0.02 0 20.6 n/a
30h 3.8 0.7 244 70 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 11 0.0 n/a
36h 16.1 5.7 247 35 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 99 378.8 n/a
42h 15.3 5.9 292 33 1,015.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 541.1 n/a
Sunday 5.5 1.0 246 70 1,021.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 16.2 n/a
54h 4.4 1.4 188 82 1,022.0 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
60h 16.8 4.5 230 36 1,017.2 0.00 / 0.00 49 336.3 n/a
66h 9.5 0.6 41 76 1,019.3 2.20 / 2.20 20 450.7 n/a
Monday 7.1 1.5 225 84 1,018.7 0.00 / 1.71 100 18.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Continental Divide?
Now 4.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.8 to 16.5 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Continental Divide today?
Sunrise around 06:43 and sunset around 19:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 39m.
What is the local time in Continental Divide?
Local time is 07:32. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Continental Divide?
Continental Divide is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Continental Divide?
Elevation about 3,914 m. DEM 3,909 m.
Where is Continental Divide located?
It is at 39.00027, -106.59725 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Continental Divide in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2006-01-15
geonames https://www.geonames.org/5417848