Saxton, CO
Unincorporated community in Delta County, Colorado
Saxton is a small unincorporated community in Delta County, Colorado. It is 3.4 miles N of Orchard City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81410.
Saxton at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Delta County
- ZIP code
- 81410
- Nearest town
- Orchard City (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.7683, -107.9708
Weather in Saxton now
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Saxton weather by the hour
Saxton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Saxton.
This week in Saxton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Saxton
What is the weather usually like in Saxton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 10.7 inprecipitation per year · 271 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Saxton: 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 Saxton.
Saxton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Saxton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Saxton?
Saxton 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 Saxton 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 Saxton
The closest live webcam is Montrose: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Gunnison Point Webcam, 20.6 miles S of Saxton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Saxton.
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Questions about Saxton
Where is Saxton, CO?
Saxton is an unincorporated community in Delta County, Colorado, 3.4 miles N of Orchard City.
What county is Saxton in?
Saxton is in Delta County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Saxton, CO?
The ZIP code for Saxton is 81410.
What is the nearest town to Saxton?
Orchard City, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Saxton?
Yes. The closest is Montrose: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Gunnison Point Webcam, 20.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Saxton?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Saxton?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Saxton?
About 10.7 inches (271 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Saxton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Saxton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Saxton have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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