Ruxton, CO
Unincorporated community in Bent County, Colorado
Ruxton is a small unincorporated community in Bent County, Colorado. It is 22.6 miles N of Las Animas, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81054.
Ruxton at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Bent County
- ZIP code
- 81054
- Nearest town
- Las Animas (22.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.7481, -103.1461
Weather in Ruxton now
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Ruxton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ruxton.
This week in Ruxton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ruxton
What is the weather usually like in Ruxton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 14.8 inprecipitation per year · 375 mm
- 25.8 insnowfall per year · 66 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ruxton: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LA JUNTA 20 S, CO US (USC00054726), adjusted for the elevation of Ruxton.
Ruxton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ruxton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Ruxton?
Ruxton has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 14.8 inches (375 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ruxton is May–June and September–October. 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 Ruxton
The closest live webcam is Coolidge: US-50 at Syracuse - Bridge over West Bridge Creek, 67.3 miles E of Ruxton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ruxton.
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Questions about Ruxton
Where is Ruxton, CO?
Ruxton is an unincorporated community in Bent County, Colorado, 22.6 miles N of Las Animas.
What county is Ruxton in?
Ruxton is in Bent County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Ruxton, CO?
The ZIP code for Ruxton is 81054.
What is the nearest town to Ruxton?
Las Animas, 22.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ruxton?
Yes. The closest is Coolidge: US-50 at Syracuse - Bridge over West Bridge Creek, 67.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ruxton?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Ruxton?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Ruxton?
About 14.8 inches (375 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Ruxton?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ruxton?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ruxton have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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