Saunders, CO

Unincorporated community in Delta County, Colorado

Saunders is a small unincorporated community in Delta County, Colorado. It is 4.2 miles W of Delta, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81410.

Saunders at a glance

State
Colorado
County
Delta County
ZIP code
81410
Nearest town
Delta (4.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
38.7603, -108.0094

Weather in Saunders now

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Saunders weather by the hour

Saunders weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Saunders.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Saunders

What is the weather usually like in Saunders?

BSk
Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°32°54°76°98°40°15°Jan47°21°Feb59°28°Mar67°35°Apr76°44°May88°51°Jun93°58°Jul90°56°Aug82°47°Sep68°34°Oct53°24°Nov40°15°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.5"Feb0.8"Mar0.9"Apr1.1"May0.6"Jun1.3"Jul1.4"Aug1.4"Sep1.1"Oct0.8"Nov0.4"Dec

Best time to visit Saunders: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DELTA 3E, CO US (USC00052196), adjusted for the elevation of Saunders.

Saunders weather month by month

January
40° 15°F
0.4 in of rain
February
47° 21°F
0.5 in of rain
March
59° 28°F
0.8 in of rain
April
67° 35°F
0.9 in of rain
May
76° 44°F
1.1 in of rain
June
88° 51°F
0.6 in of rain
July
93° 58°F
1.3 in of rain
August
90° 56°F
1.4 in of rain
September
82° 47°F
1.4 in of rain
October
68° 34°F
1.1 in of rain
November
53° 24°F
0.8 in of rain
December
40° 15°F
0.4 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Saunders through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:27 AM5:16 PM9 h 49 min
February7:01 AM5:51 PM10 h 49 min
March7:21 AM7:20 PM11 h 59 min
April6:33 AM7:50 PM13 h 16 min
May5:57 AM8:18 PM14 h 20 min
June5:45 AM8:40 PM14 h 55 min
July5:58 AM8:37 PM14 h 39 min
August6:24 AM8:08 PM13 h 43 min
September6:52 AM7:21 PM12 h 29 min
October7:20 AM6:35 PM11 h 14 min
November6:53 AM5:00 PM10 h 6 min
December7:21 AM4:52 PM9 h 31 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Saunders?

Saunders 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 15°F (-10°C).

It gets about 10.7 inches (271 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Saunders is April–May 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 Saunders

The closest live webcam is Montrose: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Gunnison Point Webcam, 20.7 miles S of Saunders.

Montrose: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Gunnison Point WebcamMontrose · 20.7 mi SOn Windy
Gunnison › North-west: Blue Mesa Reservoirunknown · 45.0 mi SEOn Windy
Gunnison › North-east: Blue Mesa Reservoirunknown · 45.2 mi SEOn Windy
Gunnison: Blue Mesa Reservoirunknown · 45.2 mi SEOn Windy
Gunnison › East: Blue Mesa Reservoirunknown · 45.2 mi SEOn Windy
Gunnison › West: Curecanti National Recreation Areaunknown · 49.8 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Saunders.

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Questions about Saunders

Where is Saunders, CO?

Saunders is an unincorporated community in Delta County, Colorado, 4.2 miles W of Delta.

What county is Saunders in?

Saunders is in Delta County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Saunders, CO?

The ZIP code for Saunders is 81410.

What is the nearest town to Saunders?

Delta, 4.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Saunders?

Yes. The closest is Montrose: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Gunnison Point Webcam, 20.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Saunders?

July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Saunders?

January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Saunders?

About 10.7 inches (271 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Saunders?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Saunders?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Saunders have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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