Lime, CO

Unincorporated community in San Miguel County, Colorado

Lime is a small unincorporated community in San Miguel County, Colorado. It is 4.3 miles E of Mountain Village, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81435.

Lime at a glance

State
Colorado
County
San Miguel County
ZIP code
81435
Nearest town
Mountain Village (4.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
37.9550, -107.9303

Weather in Lime now

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Lime weather by the hour

Lime weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lime.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lime

What is the weather usually like in Lime?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-5°17°39°60°82°36°0°Jan38°5°Feb44°13°Mar51°22°Apr60°29°May73°34°Jun77°41°Jul74°40°Aug68°34°Sep57°23°Oct45°13°Nov36°2°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.4"Jan1.4"Feb1.6"Mar1.7"Apr1.6"May0.9"Jun2.4"Jul2.6"Aug2.3"Sep1.6"Oct1.5"Nov1.4"Dec

Best time to visit Lime: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TELLURIDE 4WNW, CO US (USC00058204), adjusted for the elevation of Lime.

Lime weather month by month

January
36° 0°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 23.6 in of snow
February
38° 5°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 22.0 in of snow
March
44° 13°F
1.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 22.7 in of snow
April
51° 22°F
1.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 13.1 in of snow
May
60° 29°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow
June
73° 34°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
July
77° 41°F
2.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
74° 40°F
2.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
68° 34°F
2.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
October
57° 23°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.3 in of snow
November
45° 13°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 18.7 in of snow
December
36° 2°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 19.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Lime through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:17 PM9 h 53 min
February6:59 AM5:51 PM10 h 52 min
March7:20 AM7:20 PM11 h 59 min
April6:34 AM7:48 PM13 h 14 min
May5:59 AM8:16 PM14 h 16 min
June5:47 AM8:37 PM14 h 50 min
July6:00 AM8:35 PM14 h 35 min
August6:25 AM8:06 PM13 h 40 min
September6:52 AM7:21 PM12 h 28 min
October7:19 AM6:35 PM11 h 16 min
November6:51 AM5:01 PM10 h 10 min
December7:19 AM4:54 PM9 h 35 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Lime?

Lime has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 0°F (-18°C).

It gets about 20.4 inches (517 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 131 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Lime 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 Lime

The closest live webcam is Mountain Village › South: Telluride Regional Airport - Sunshine Mountain, 2.6 miles SE of Lime.

Mountain Village › South: Telluride Regional Airport - Sunshine MountainMountain Village · 2.6 mi SEOn Windy
Mountain Village › North: Highway 145Mountain Village · 2.8 mi EOn Windy
Mountain Village › South: Highway 145Mountain Village · 2.8 mi EOn Windy
Mountain Village: Mountain Lodge TellurideMountain Village · 4.7 mi EOn Windy
Mountain Village › SouthMountain Village · 4.8 mi EOn Windy
Mountain Village › South-east: Terrain Park DriveMountain Village · 5.0 mi EOn Windy
Mountain Village › South: Black Iron BowlMountain Village · 6.3 mi SEOn Windy
Ophir: Prospect BasinOphir · 6.6 mi SEOn Windy
Telluride › West: See Forever DriveTelluride · 6.9 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lime.

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Questions about Lime

Where is Lime, CO?

Lime is an unincorporated community in San Miguel County, Colorado, 4.3 miles E of Mountain Village.

What county is Lime in?

Lime is in San Miguel County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Lime, CO?

The ZIP code for Lime is 81435.

What is the nearest town to Lime?

Mountain Village, 4.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Lime?

Yes. The closest is Mountain Village › South: Telluride Regional Airport - Sunshine Mountain, 2.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Lime?

July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Lime?

January, with an average low of 0°F (-18°C).

How much does it rain in Lime?

About 20.4 inches (517 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Lime?

Yes, about 131 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Lime?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Lime have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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