Ruby, CO
Unincorporated community in Gunnison County, Colorado
Ruby is a small unincorporated community in Gunnison County, Colorado. It is 6.3 miles E of Crested Butte, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81225.
Ruby at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Gunnison County
- ZIP code
- 81225
- Nearest town
- Crested Butte (6.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.8661, -107.0950
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 · 76°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -7°F average low
- 23.8 inprecipitation per year · 604 mm
- 203.0 insnowfall per year · 516 cm
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 CRESTED BUTTE, CO US (USC00051959), adjusted for the elevation of Ruby.
Ruby weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ruby through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 30 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 76°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -7°F (-21°C).
It gets about 23.8 inches (604 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 203 inches fall in an average year.
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 Mount Crested Butte: Mount Owen, 5.7 miles NE 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 an unincorporated community in Gunnison County, Colorado, 6.3 miles E of Crested Butte.
What county is Ruby in?
Ruby is in Gunnison County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Ruby, CO?
The ZIP code for Ruby is 81225.
What is the nearest town to Ruby?
Crested Butte, 6.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ruby?
Yes. The closest is Mount Crested Butte: Mount Owen, 5.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ruby?
July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Ruby?
January, with an average low of -7°F (-21°C).
How much does it rain in Ruby?
About 23.8 inches (604 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Ruby?
Yes, about 203 inches of snow fall in an average year.
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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