Sugar Junction, CO
Unincorporated community in Rio Grande County, Colorado
Sugar Junction is a small unincorporated community in Rio Grande County, Colorado. It is 2.2 miles W of Monte Vista, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81144.
Sugar Junction at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Rio Grande County
- ZIP code
- 81144
- Nearest town
- Monte Vista (2.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.5678, -106.1119
Weather in Sugar Junction now
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Sugar Junction weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sugar Junction.
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What is the weather usually like in Sugar Junction?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -2°F average low
- 9.2 inprecipitation per year · 235 mm
- 35.4 insnowfall per year · 90 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sugar Junction: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONTE VISTA 2W, CO US (USC00055706), adjusted for the elevation of Sugar Junction.
Sugar Junction weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sugar Junction through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sugar Junction?
Sugar Junction has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -2°F (-19°C).
It gets about 9.2 inches (235 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 35 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sugar Junction 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 Sugar Junction
The closest live webcam is Crestone, 37.1 miles NE of Sugar Junction.
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Questions about Sugar Junction
Where is Sugar Junction, CO?
Sugar Junction is an unincorporated community in Rio Grande County, Colorado, 2.2 miles W of Monte Vista.
What county is Sugar Junction in?
Sugar Junction is in Rio Grande County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Sugar Junction, CO?
The ZIP code for Sugar Junction is 81144.
What is the nearest town to Sugar Junction?
Monte Vista, 2.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sugar Junction?
Yes. The closest is Crestone, 37.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sugar Junction?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Sugar Junction?
January, with an average low of -2°F (-19°C).
How much does it rain in Sugar Junction?
About 9.2 inches (235 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sugar Junction?
Yes, about 35 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sugar Junction?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sugar Junction have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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