Location & Surroundings
Hells Canyon is a valley in Colorado, United States, at 3,145 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Trinidad, 56 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 2455 km to the east. The nearest airport is Tercio Ranch Airstrip, 23 km away.
Overview
Hells Canyon is a valley.
It is located in Colorado, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Colorado
- Type valley (VAL)
- an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 15' 32" N, 105° 7' 2" W
- Elevation 3145 m (DEM: 3160 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
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:31
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 16:53
- Day length 10 h 19 min
Other valleys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Hells Canyon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hells Canyon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 0.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.8 to 10.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 403 W/m2.
Temperature
0.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (265 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,023.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 265 | 61 | 1,023.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.2 | 0.6 | 26 | 29 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 251.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.4 | 0.8 | 156 | 54 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 403.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 1.7 | 1.5 | 248 | 57 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hells Canyon?
Now 0.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.8 to 10.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 403 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 Hells Canyon today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 16:53 (local time). Day length about 10h 18m.
What is the local time in Hells Canyon?
Local time is 11:31. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Hells Canyon?
Hells Canyon is a valley.
What is the elevation of Hells Canyon?
Elevation about 3,145 m. DEM 3,160 m.
Where is Hells Canyon located?
It is at 37.25890, -105.11723 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hells Canyon in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry