Location & Surroundings
The Clamshell is an area in Colorado, United States, at 3,090 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alamosa, 81 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 2595 km to the east. The nearest airport is Morning Shadows Ranch Airport, 45 km away.
Basic Data
- Type area (AREA)
- a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 23' 24" N, 106° 46' 57" W
- Elevation 3090 m (DEM: 3085 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 12:35
- Sunrise 07:05
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Nearby
Weather in The Clamshell
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Clamshell, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.1 to 17.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 498 W/m2.
Temperature
5.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,027.5 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 | 5.1 | 1.2 | 54 | 84 | 1,027.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.3 | 0.8 | 261 | 34 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 346.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.3 | 1.7 | 129 | 79 | 1,022.4 | 2.27 / 2.27 | 70 | 498.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.8 | 1.3 | 62 | 77 | 1,023.4 | 2.30 / 4.57 | 96 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.2 | 1.5 | 55 | 73 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.4 | 0.9 | 231 | 29 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 314.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.9 | 1.8 | 59 | 80 | 1,021.0 | 2.81 / 2.81 | 98 | 390.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.8 | 2.0 | 55 | 82 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 32 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 4.5 | 1.8 | 66 | 77 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.8 | 0.8 | 186 | 27 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 340.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.0 | 1.2 | 275 | 46 | 1,017.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 39 | 440.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.5 | 1.5 | 59 | 68 | 1,023.6 | 0.07 / 0.12 | 2 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 4.7 | 1.4 | 61 | 64 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Clamshell?
Now 5.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.1 to 17.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 498 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 The Clamshell today?
Sunrise around 07:05 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in The Clamshell?
Local time is 12:35. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is The Clamshell?
The Clamshell is a area.
What is the elevation of The Clamshell?
Elevation about 3,090 m. DEM 3,085 m.
Where is The Clamshell located?
It is at 37.38987, -106.78256 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Clamshell in?
It is in United States.