Malachite, CO
Unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado
Malachite is a small unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado. It is 5.7 miles NE of Gardner, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81040.
Malachite at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Huerfano County
- ZIP code
- 81040
- Nearest town
- Gardner (5.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.7544, -105.2603
Weather in Malachite now
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Malachite weather by the hour
Malachite weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Malachite.
This week in Malachite
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Malachite
What is the weather usually like in Malachite?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 13.6 inprecipitation per year · 346 mm
- 51.2 insnowfall per year · 130 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Malachite: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHEEP MTN, CO US (USC00057572), adjusted for the elevation of Malachite.
Malachite weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Malachite through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Malachite?
Malachite has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 13.6 inches (346 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 51 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Malachite 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 Malachite
The closest live webcam is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 24.5 miles S of Malachite.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Malachite.
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Questions about Malachite
Where is Malachite, CO?
Malachite is an unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado, 5.7 miles NE of Gardner.
What county is Malachite in?
Malachite is in Huerfano County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Malachite, CO?
The ZIP code for Malachite is 81040.
What is the nearest town to Malachite?
Gardner, 5.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Malachite?
Yes. The closest is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 24.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Malachite?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Malachite?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Malachite?
About 13.6 inches (346 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Malachite?
Yes, about 51 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Malachite?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Malachite have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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