Malta, CO
Unincorporated community in Lake County, Colorado
Malta is a small unincorporated community in Lake County, Colorado. It is 3.0 miles NE of Leadville North, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 80461.
Malta at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Lake County
- ZIP code
- 80461
- Nearest town
- Leadville North (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 39.2294, -106.3503
Weather in Malta now
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Malta weather by the hour
Malta weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Malta.
This week in Malta
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Malta
What is the weather usually like in Malta?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 73°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 3°F average low
- 16.6 inprecipitation per year · 421 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Malta: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SUGARLOAF RSVR, CO US (USC00058064), adjusted for the elevation of Malta.
Malta weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Malta through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Malta?
Malta has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 73°F (23°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 3°F (-16°C).
It gets about 16.6 inches (421 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Malta 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 Malta
The closest live webcam is Stringtown › West: Colorado Mountain College Leadville, 2.7 miles E of Malta.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Malta.
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Map of Malta, CO
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Questions about Malta
Where is Malta, CO?
Malta is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Colorado, 3.0 miles NE of Leadville North.
What county is Malta in?
Malta is in Lake County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Malta, CO?
The ZIP code for Malta is 80461.
What is the nearest town to Malta?
Leadville North, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Malta?
Yes. The closest is Stringtown › West: Colorado Mountain College Leadville, 2.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Malta?
July, with an average high of 73°F (23°C).
What is the coldest month in Malta?
January, with an average low of 3°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in Malta?
About 16.6 inches (421 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Malta?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Malta?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Malta have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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