Appleton, CO
Unincorporated community in Mesa County, Colorado
Appleton is a small unincorporated community in Mesa County, Colorado. It is 3.1 miles SE of Grand Junction, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81506.
Appleton at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Mesa County
- ZIP code
- 81506
- Nearest town
- Grand Junction (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 39.1208, -108.6075
Weather in Appleton now
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Appleton weather by the hour
Appleton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Appleton.
This week in Appleton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Appleton
What is the weather usually like in Appleton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 9.1 inprecipitation per year · 230 mm
- 17.7 insnowfall per year · 45 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Appleton: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRAND JUNCTION WALKER FLD, CO US (USW00023066), adjusted for the elevation of Appleton.
Appleton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Appleton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Appleton?
Appleton has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 9.1 inches (230 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Appleton 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 Appleton
The closest live webcam is Grand, 28.4 miles W of Appleton.
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Questions about Appleton
Where is Appleton, CO?
Appleton is an unincorporated community in Mesa County, Colorado, 3.1 miles SE of Grand Junction.
What county is Appleton in?
Appleton is in Mesa County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Appleton, CO?
The ZIP code for Appleton is 81506.
What is the nearest town to Appleton?
Grand Junction, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Appleton?
Yes. The closest is Grand, 28.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Appleton?
July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Appleton?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Appleton?
About 9.1 inches (230 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Appleton?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Appleton?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Appleton have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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