Ironton, CO
Unincorporated community in Ouray County, Colorado
Ironton is a small unincorporated community in Ouray County, Colorado. It is 6.6 miles N of Ouray, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81427.
Ironton at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Ouray County
- ZIP code
- 81427
- Nearest town
- Ouray (6.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.9328, -107.6797
Weather in Ironton now
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Ironton weather by the hour
Ironton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ironton.
This week in Ironton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ironton
What is the weather usually like in Ironton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 23.6 inprecipitation per year · 600 mm
- 126.4 insnowfall per year · 321 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ironton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OURAY, CO US (USC00056203), adjusted for the elevation of Ironton.
Ironton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ironton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Ironton?
Ironton has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 23.6 inches (600 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 126 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ironton 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 Ironton
The closest live webcam is Ouray: Red Mountain Pass Webcam 2.2 miles North US550 Webcam North by CDOT, 6.4 miles N of Ironton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ironton.
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Questions about Ironton
Where is Ironton, CO?
Ironton is an unincorporated community in Ouray County, Colorado, 6.6 miles N of Ouray.
What county is Ironton in?
Ironton is in Ouray County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Ironton, CO?
The ZIP code for Ironton is 81427.
What is the nearest town to Ironton?
Ouray, 6.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ironton?
Yes. The closest is Ouray: Red Mountain Pass Webcam 2.2 miles North US550 Webcam North by CDOT, 6.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ironton?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Ironton?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Ironton?
About 23.6 inches (600 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Ironton?
Yes, about 126 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ironton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ironton have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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