Read, CO
Unincorporated community in Delta County, Colorado
Read is a small unincorporated community in Delta County, Colorado. It is 3.6 miles N of Orchard City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81410.
Read at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Delta County
- ZIP code
- 81410
- Nearest town
- Orchard City (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.7661, -107.9756
Weather in Read now
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Read.
This week in Read
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Read
What is the weather usually like in Read?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 10.7 inprecipitation per year · 271 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Read: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DELTA 3E, CO US (USC00052196), adjusted for the elevation of Read.
Read weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Read through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Read?
Read has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).
It gets about 10.7 inches (271 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Read is April–May and September–October. 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 Read
The closest live webcam is Montrose: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Gunnison Point Webcam, 20.6 miles S of Read.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Read.
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Questions about Read
Where is Read, CO?
Read is an unincorporated community in Delta County, Colorado, 3.6 miles N of Orchard City.
What county is Read in?
Read is in Delta County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Read, CO?
The ZIP code for Read is 81410.
What is the nearest town to Read?
Orchard City, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Read?
Yes. The closest is Montrose: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Gunnison Point Webcam, 20.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Read?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Read?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Read?
About 10.7 inches (271 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Read?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Read?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Read have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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