Crystal, CO
Unincorporated community in Gunnison County, Colorado
Crystal is a small unincorporated community in Gunnison County, Colorado. It is 4.9 miles W of Marble, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81225.
Crystal at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Gunnison County
- ZIP code
- 81225
- Nearest town
- Marble (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 39.0592, -107.1006
Weather in Crystal now
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Crystal weather by the hour
Crystal weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Crystal.
This week in Crystal
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Crystal
What is the weather usually like in Crystal?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 76°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -7°F average low
- 23.8 inprecipitation per year · 604 mm
- 203.0 insnowfall per year · 516 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Crystal: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CRESTED BUTTE, CO US (USC00051959), adjusted for the elevation of Crystal.
Crystal weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Crystal through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Crystal?
Crystal has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -7°F (-21°C).
It gets about 23.8 inches (604 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 203 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Crystal is June to September. 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 Crystal
The closest live webcam is Snowmass Village: High Alpine Lift, 11.0 miles NE of Crystal.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Crystal.
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Questions about Crystal
Where is Crystal, CO?
Crystal is an unincorporated community in Gunnison County, Colorado, 4.9 miles W of Marble.
What county is Crystal in?
Crystal is in Gunnison County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Crystal, CO?
The ZIP code for Crystal is 81225.
What is the nearest town to Crystal?
Marble, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Crystal?
Yes. The closest is Snowmass Village: High Alpine Lift, 11.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Crystal?
July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Crystal?
January, with an average low of -7°F (-21°C).
How much does it rain in Crystal?
About 23.8 inches (604 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Crystal?
Yes, about 203 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Crystal?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Crystal have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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