Red Mountain, CO

Unincorporated community in San Juan County, Colorado

Red Mountain is a small unincorporated community in San Juan County, Colorado. It is 6.7 miles S of Silverton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81426.

Red Mountain at a glance

State
Colorado
County
San Juan County
ZIP code
81426
Nearest town
Silverton (6.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
37.9036, -107.7019

Weather in Red Mountain now

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Red Mountain weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Red Mountain.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Red Mountain

What is the weather usually like in Red Mountain?

Dfc
Subarctic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-11°12°35°57°80°34°-6°Jan36°-3°Feb43°6°Mar48°17°Apr58°25°May70°31°Jun75°38°Jul72°37°Aug66°30°Sep55°20°Oct43°7°Nov33°-5°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.0"Jan2.1"Feb2.1"Mar1.7"Apr1.7"May0.9"Jun2.4"Jul2.8"Aug2.8"Sep2.1"Oct1.7"Nov1.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SILVERTON, CO US (USC00057656), adjusted for the elevation of Red Mountain.

Red Mountain weather month by month

January
34° -6°F
2.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 30.8 in of snow
February
36° -3°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 28.5 in of snow
March
43° 6°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 29.4 in of snow
April
48° 17°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 18.2 in of snow
May
58° 25°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 8.2 in of snow
June
70° 31°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
July
75° 38°F
2.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
72° 37°F
2.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
66° 30°F
2.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
October
55° 20°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.7 in of snow
November
43° 7°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 21.5 in of snow
December
33° -5°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 27.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Red Mountain through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:16 PM9 h 53 min
February6:58 AM5:51 PM10 h 52 min
March7:19 AM7:19 PM11 h 59 min
April6:33 AM7:47 PM13 h 14 min
May5:58 AM8:15 PM14 h 16 min
June5:46 AM8:36 PM14 h 49 min
July5:59 AM8:34 PM14 h 34 min
August6:25 AM8:05 PM13 h 40 min
September6:51 AM7:20 PM12 h 28 min
October7:18 AM6:34 PM11 h 16 min
November6:50 AM5:00 PM10 h 10 min
December7:17 AM4:54 PM9 h 36 min

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

What is the weather like in Red Mountain?

Red Mountain has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -6°F (-21°C).

It gets about 23.9 inches (608 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 173 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Red Mountain 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 Red Mountain

The closest live webcam is Telluride › West: See Forever Drive, 6.6 miles W of Red Mountain.

Telluride › West: See Forever DriveTelluride · 6.6 mi WOn Windy
Mountain Village › South: Black Iron BowlMountain Village · 7.0 mi WOn Windy
Ophir: Prospect BasinOphir · 7.5 mi WOn Windy
Mountain Village › South-east: Terrain Park DriveMountain Village · 8.0 mi WOn Windy
Mountain Village › SouthMountain Village · 8.1 mi WOn Windy
Mountain Village: Mountain Lodge TellurideMountain Village · 8.3 mi WOn Windy
Ouray: Red Mountain Pass Webcam 2.2 miles North US550 Webcam North by CDOTOuray · 8.5 mi NOn Windy
Ouray: Red Mountain Pass Webcam 2.2 miles North US550 Webcam South by CDOTOuray · 8.5 mi NOn Windy
Mountain Village › South: Highway 145Mountain Village · 10.1 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Red Mountain.

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Questions about Red Mountain

Where is Red Mountain, CO?

Red Mountain is an unincorporated community in San Juan County, Colorado, 6.7 miles S of Silverton.

What county is Red Mountain in?

Red Mountain is in San Juan County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Red Mountain, CO?

The ZIP code for Red Mountain is 81426.

What is the nearest town to Red Mountain?

Silverton, 6.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Red Mountain?

Yes. The closest is Telluride › West: See Forever Drive, 6.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Red Mountain?

July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).

What is the coldest month in Red Mountain?

January, with an average low of -6°F (-21°C).

How much does it rain in Red Mountain?

About 23.9 inches (608 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Red Mountain?

Yes, about 173 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Red Mountain?

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

What climate does Red Mountain have?

Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).

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