McKenzie Junction, CO
Unincorporated community in Custer County, Colorado
McKenzie Junction is a small unincorporated community in Custer County, Colorado. It is 11.6 miles W of Silver Cliff, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81253.
McKenzie Junction at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Custer County
- ZIP code
- 81253
- Nearest town
- Silver Cliff (11.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.1642, -105.1903
Weather in McKenzie Junction now
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McKenzie Junction weather by the hour
McKenzie Junction weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of McKenzie Junction.
This week in McKenzie Junction
Sunrise, sunset and moon in McKenzie Junction
What is the weather usually like in McKenzie Junction?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 8°F average low
- 13.6 inprecipitation per year · 345 mm
- 84.3 insnowfall per year · 214 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit McKenzie Junction: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WESTCLIFFE, CO US (USC00058931), adjusted for the elevation of McKenzie Junction.
McKenzie Junction weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in McKenzie Junction through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in McKenzie Junction?
McKenzie Junction has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 13.6 inches (345 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 84 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit McKenzie Junction 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 McKenzie Junction
The closest live webcam is Crestone, 30.1 miles SW of McKenzie Junction.
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Questions about McKenzie Junction
Where is McKenzie Junction, CO?
McKenzie Junction is an unincorporated community in Custer County, Colorado, 11.6 miles W of Silver Cliff.
What county is McKenzie Junction in?
McKenzie Junction is in Custer County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of McKenzie Junction, CO?
The ZIP code for McKenzie Junction is 81253.
What is the nearest town to McKenzie Junction?
Silver Cliff, 11.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near McKenzie Junction?
Yes. The closest is Crestone, 30.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in McKenzie Junction?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in McKenzie Junction?
December, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in McKenzie Junction?
About 13.6 inches (345 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in McKenzie Junction?
Yes, about 84 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit McKenzie Junction?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does McKenzie Junction have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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