Escalante, CO
Unincorporated community in Delta County, Colorado
Escalante is a small unincorporated community in Delta County, Colorado. It is 9.3 miles E of Delta, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81416.
Escalante at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Delta County
- ZIP code
- 81416
- Nearest town
- Delta (9.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.7578, -108.2611
Weather in Escalante now
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Escalante weather by the hour
Escalante weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Escalante.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Escalante
What is the weather usually like in Escalante?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 10.7 inprecipitation per year · 271 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Escalante: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DELTA 3E, CO US (USC00052196), adjusted for the elevation of Escalante.
Escalante weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Escalante through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Escalante?
Escalante 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 15°F (-10°C).
It gets about 10.7 inches (271 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Escalante is April–May 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 Escalante
The closest live webcam is Montrose: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Gunnison Point Webcam, 28.3 miles SE of Escalante.
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Questions about Escalante
Where is Escalante, CO?
Escalante is an unincorporated community in Delta County, Colorado, 9.3 miles E of Delta.
What county is Escalante in?
Escalante is in Delta County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Escalante, CO?
The ZIP code for Escalante is 81416.
What is the nearest town to Escalante?
Delta, 9.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Escalante?
Yes. The closest is Montrose: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Gunnison Point Webcam, 28.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Escalante?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Escalante?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Escalante?
About 10.7 inches (271 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Escalante?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Escalante?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Escalante have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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