Durham, CO
Unincorporated community in Mesa County, Colorado
Durham is a small unincorporated community in Mesa County, Colorado. It is 1.7 miles E of Grand Junction, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81501.
Durham at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Mesa County
- ZIP code
- 81501
- Nearest town
- Grand Junction (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 39.0878, -108.5983
Weather in Durham now
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Durham weather by the hour
Durham weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Durham.
This week in Durham
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Durham
What is the weather usually like in Durham?
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 Durham: 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 Durham.
Durham weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Durham through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 49 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 | 7:24 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 Durham?
Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham
The closest live webcam is Grand, 29.3 miles W of Durham.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Durham.
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Questions about Durham
Where is Durham, CO?
Durham is an unincorporated community in Mesa County, Colorado, 1.7 miles E of Grand Junction.
What county is Durham in?
Durham is in Mesa County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Durham, CO?
The ZIP code for Durham is 81501.
What is the nearest town to Durham?
Grand Junction, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Durham?
Yes. The closest is Grand, 29.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Durham?
July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Durham?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Durham?
About 9.1 inches (230 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Durham?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Durham?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Durham have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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