Stapleton, CO
Unincorporated community in Montezuma County, Colorado
Stapleton is a small unincorporated community in Montezuma County, Colorado. It is 5.5 miles W of Dolores, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81327.
Stapleton at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Montezuma County
- ZIP code
- 81327
- Nearest town
- Dolores (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.4989, -108.4042
Weather in Stapleton now
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Stapleton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Stapleton.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Stapleton
What is the weather usually like in Stapleton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 15.7 inprecipitation per year · 398 mm
- 57.1 insnowfall per year · 145 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Stapleton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MANCOS 1SW, CO US (USC00055327), adjusted for the elevation of Stapleton.
Stapleton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Stapleton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Stapleton?
Stapleton has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 15.7 inches (398 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 57 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Stapleton 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 Stapleton
The closest live webcam is Montezuma: Mesa Verde Air Quality Dust Monitoring Webcam, 24.9 miles S of Stapleton.
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Questions about Stapleton
Where is Stapleton, CO?
Stapleton is an unincorporated community in Montezuma County, Colorado, 5.5 miles W of Dolores.
What county is Stapleton in?
Stapleton is in Montezuma County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Stapleton, CO?
The ZIP code for Stapleton is 81327.
What is the nearest town to Stapleton?
Dolores, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Stapleton?
Yes. The closest is Montezuma: Mesa Verde Air Quality Dust Monitoring Webcam, 24.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Stapleton?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Stapleton?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Stapleton?
About 15.7 inches (398 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Stapleton?
Yes, about 57 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Stapleton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Stapleton have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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