Rulison, CO
Unincorporated community in Garfield County, Colorado
Rulison is a small unincorporated community in Garfield County, Colorado. It is 4.6 miles SW of Battlement Mesa, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81635.
Rulison at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Garfield County
- ZIP code
- 81635
- Nearest town
- Battlement Mesa (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 39.4972, -107.9400
Weather in Rulison now
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Rulison weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rulison.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rulison
What is the weather usually like in Rulison?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 10.7 inprecipitation per year · 273 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rulison: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RIFLE GARFIELD CO AP, CO US (USW00003016), adjusted for the elevation of Rulison.
Rulison weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rulison through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Rulison?
Rulison has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-10°C).
It gets about 10.7 inches (273 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is December.
The best time to visit Rulison is May–June and August–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 Rulison
The closest live webcam is Rio Blanco: Webcam CO-13 South Webcam by CDOT, 13.7 miles N of Rulison.
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Questions about Rulison
Where is Rulison, CO?
Rulison is an unincorporated community in Garfield County, Colorado, 4.6 miles SW of Battlement Mesa.
What county is Rulison in?
Rulison is in Garfield County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Rulison, CO?
The ZIP code for Rulison is 81635.
What is the nearest town to Rulison?
Battlement Mesa, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rulison?
Yes. The closest is Rio Blanco: Webcam CO-13 South Webcam by CDOT, 13.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rulison?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Rulison?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Rulison?
About 10.7 inches (273 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Rulison?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rulison?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rulison have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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