Russell Gulch, CO
Unincorporated community in Gilpin County, Colorado
Russell Gulch is a small unincorporated community in Gilpin County, Colorado. It is 1.9 miles NE of Central, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 80427.
Russell Gulch at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Gilpin County
- ZIP code
- 80427
- Nearest town
- Central (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 39.7786, -105.5364
Weather in Russell Gulch now
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Russell Gulch weather by the hour
Russell Gulch weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Russell Gulch.
This week in Russell Gulch
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Russell Gulch
What is the weather usually like in Russell Gulch?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 18.3 inprecipitation per year · 465 mm
- 105.9 insnowfall per year · 269 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Russell Gulch: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GEORGETOWN, CO US (USC00053261), adjusted for the elevation of Russell Gulch.
Russell Gulch weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Russell Gulch through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Russell Gulch?
Russell Gulch has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 18.3 inches (465 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 106 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Russell Gulch 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 Russell Gulch
The closest live webcam is Black Hawk: Ameristar, 2.9 miles NE of Russell Gulch.
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Questions about Russell Gulch
Where is Russell Gulch, CO?
Russell Gulch is an unincorporated community in Gilpin County, Colorado, 1.9 miles NE of Central.
What county is Russell Gulch in?
Russell Gulch is in Gilpin County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Russell Gulch, CO?
The ZIP code for Russell Gulch is 80427.
What is the nearest town to Russell Gulch?
Central, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Russell Gulch?
Yes. The closest is Black Hawk: Ameristar, 2.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Russell Gulch?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Russell Gulch?
February, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Russell Gulch?
About 18.3 inches (465 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Russell Gulch?
Yes, about 106 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Russell Gulch?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Russell Gulch have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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