Ruby, CO
Historical community (former settlement) in Lake County, Colorado
Ruby is a historical community (former settlement) in Lake County, Colorado. It is 16.6 miles E of Twin Lakes, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81611.
Ruby at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Lake County
- ZIP code
- 81611
- Nearest town
- Twin Lakes (16.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 39.0208, -106.6086
Weather in Ruby now
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Ruby weather by the hour
Ruby weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ruby.
This week in Ruby
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ruby
What is the weather usually like in Ruby?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 72°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -8°F average low
- 18.8 inprecipitation per year · 478 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ruby: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAYLOR PARK, CO US (USC00058184), adjusted for the elevation of Ruby.
Ruby weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ruby through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Ruby?
Ruby has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 72°F (22°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -8°F (-22°C).
It gets about 18.8 inches (478 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Ruby 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 Ruby
The closest live webcam is Aspen: Aspen Mountain, 14.5 miles NW of Ruby.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ruby.
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Questions about Ruby
Where is Ruby, CO?
Ruby is a historical community (former settlement) in Lake County, Colorado, 16.6 miles E of Twin Lakes.
What county is Ruby in?
Ruby is in Lake County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Ruby, CO?
The ZIP code for Ruby is 81611.
What is the nearest town to Ruby?
Twin Lakes, 16.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ruby?
Yes. The closest is Aspen: Aspen Mountain, 14.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ruby?
July, with an average high of 72°F (22°C).
What is the coldest month in Ruby?
January, with an average low of -8°F (-22°C).
How much does it rain in Ruby?
About 18.8 inches (478 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Ruby?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ruby?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ruby have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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