Location & Surroundings
Model Ditch is a ditch in Colorado, United States, at 1,744 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Trinidad, 24 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 2385 km to the east. The nearest airport is Perry Stokes Airport, 7 km away.
Overview
Model Ditch is canal in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States of America.
It is located in Las Animas County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Las Animas County
- Type canal (CNL)
- an artificial watercourse
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 19' 9" N, 104° 18' 22" W
- Elevation 1744 m (DEM: 1745 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 01:56
- Sunrise 07:18
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 10 h 44 min
Other canals nearby
Nearby
Weather in Model Ditch
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Model Ditch, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.3 to 16.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 375 W/m2.
Temperature
15.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (155 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 15.3 | 1.6 | 155 | 36 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.3 | 0.7 | 207 | 65 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.3 | 2.2 | 223 | 70 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.8 | 2.6 | 99 | 41 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 175.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.1 | 2.4 | 140 | 49 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 374.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.0 | 2.7 | 218 | 78 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.3 | 1.7 | 222 | 80 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.4 | 0.9 | 165 | 47 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 269.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.0 | 0.3 | 222 | 46 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 416.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.3 | 2.1 | 287 | 54 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.4 | 1.3 | 234 | 55 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.5 | 4.7 | 207 | 35 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 150.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.4 | 8.9 | 210 | 53 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 237.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Model Ditch?
Now 15.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.3 to 16.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 375 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 Model Ditch today?
Sunrise around 07:18 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 10h 44m.
What is the local time in Model Ditch?
Local time is 01:56. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Model Ditch?
Model Ditch is a canal.
What is the elevation of Model Ditch?
Elevation about 1,744 m. DEM 1,745 m.
Where is Model Ditch located?
It is at 37.31918, -104.30609 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Model Ditch in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry