Powder Wash, CO

Unincorporated community in Moffat County, Colorado

Powder Wash is a small unincorporated community in Moffat County, Colorado. It is 31.7 miles S of Maybell, the nearest town.

Powder Wash at a glance

State
Colorado
County
Moffat County
Nearest town
Maybell (31.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
40.9458, -108.3108

Weather in Powder Wash now

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Powder Wash weather by the hour

Powder Wash weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Powder Wash

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Powder Wash

What is the weather usually like in Powder Wash?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-4°20°44°67°91°31°1°Jan37°7°Feb48°18°Mar58°25°Apr68°33°May79°40°Jun86°47°Jul84°45°Aug75°36°Sep61°24°Oct46°14°Nov33°3°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan0.9"Feb1.2"Mar1.5"Apr1.3"May0.7"Jun0.6"Jul1.0"Aug1.1"Sep1.3"Oct1.1"Nov1.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MAYBELL, CO US (USC00055446), adjusted for the elevation of Powder Wash.

Powder Wash weather month by month

January
31° 1°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.9 in of snow
February
37° 7°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.2 in of snow
March
48° 18°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 8.4 in of snow
April
58° 25°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow
May
68° 33°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
June
79° 40°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
86° 47°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
84° 45°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
75° 36°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
61° 24°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
November
46° 14°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 8.2 in of snow
December
33° 3°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 11.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Powder Wash through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:33 AM5:11 PM9 h 37 min
February7:05 AM5:49 PM10 h 43 min
March7:22 AM7:21 PM11 h 58 min
April6:32 AM7:54 PM13 h 22 min
May5:53 AM8:25 PM14 h 32 min
June5:39 AM8:48 PM15 h 9 min
July5:53 AM8:45 PM14 h 52 min
August6:22 AM8:13 PM13 h 51 min
September6:52 AM7:23 PM12 h 31 min
October7:23 AM6:34 PM11 h 10 min
November6:59 AM4:56 PM9 h 56 min
December7:29 AM4:47 PM9 h 18 min

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

What is the weather like in Powder Wash?

Powder Wash has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 1°F (-17°C).

It gets about 12.6 inches (321 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 55 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Powder Wash 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 Powder Wash

The closest live webcam is Salt Wells › South: WYO 430 Rife Ridge - South, 26.7 miles W of Powder Wash.

Salt Wells › South: WYO 430 Rife Ridge - Southunknown · 26.7 mi WOn Windy
Miners Delight › North: WYO 430 Rife Ridge - NorthMiners Delight · 26.7 mi WOn Windy
Sweetwater: WYO 430 Rife Ridge - Intersectionunknown · 26.7 mi WOn Windy
Sweetwater: WYO 430 Rife Ridge - Road Surfaceunknown · 26.7 mi WOn Windy
Carbon County › South: WYO 789 Overland Trail Monument - Southunknown · 45.4 mi NEOn Windy
Carbon County › North: WYO 789 Overland Trail Monument - Northunknown · 45.4 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Powder Wash.

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Map of Powder Wash, CO

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Questions about Powder Wash

Where is Powder Wash, CO?

Powder Wash is an unincorporated community in Moffat County, Colorado, 31.7 miles S of Maybell.

What county is Powder Wash in?

Powder Wash is in Moffat County, Colorado.

What is the nearest town to Powder Wash?

Maybell, 31.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Powder Wash?

Yes. The closest is Salt Wells › South: WYO 430 Rife Ridge - South, 26.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Powder Wash?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Powder Wash?

January, with an average low of 1°F (-17°C).

How much does it rain in Powder Wash?

About 12.6 inches (321 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Powder Wash?

Yes, about 55 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Powder Wash?

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

What climate does Powder Wash have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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