Akin, CO
Unincorporated community in Mesa County, Colorado
Akin is a small unincorporated community in Mesa County, Colorado. It is 4.9 miles NE of De Beque, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81643.
Akin at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Mesa County
- ZIP code
- 81643
- Nearest town
- De Beque (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 39.2547, -108.2625
Weather in Akin now
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Akin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Akin.
This week in Akin
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Akin
What is the weather usually like in Akin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 10.5 inprecipitation per year · 266 mm
- 12.9 insnowfall per year · 33 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Akin: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PALISADE, CO US (USC00056266), adjusted for the elevation of Akin.
Akin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Akin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Akin?
Akin has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 10.5 inches (266 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Akin is May–June and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Akin
The closest live webcam is Rio Blanco: Webcam CO-13 South Webcam by CDOT, 35.2 miles NE of Akin.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Akin.
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Questions about Akin
Where is Akin, CO?
Akin is an unincorporated community in Mesa County, Colorado, 4.9 miles NE of De Beque.
What county is Akin in?
Akin is in Mesa County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Akin, CO?
The ZIP code for Akin is 81643.
What is the nearest town to Akin?
De Beque, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Akin?
Yes. The closest is Rio Blanco: Webcam CO-13 South Webcam by CDOT, 35.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Akin?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Akin?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Akin?
About 10.5 inches (266 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Akin?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Akin?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Akin have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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