Sunset City, CO
Unincorporated community in Fremont County, Colorado
Sunset City is a small unincorporated community in Fremont County, Colorado. It is 10.8 miles E of Cañon City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81212.
Sunset City at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Fremont County
- ZIP code
- 81212
- Nearest town
- Cañon City (10.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.4125, -105.4167
Weather in Sunset City now
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Sunset City weather by the hour
Sunset City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunset City.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunset City
What is the weather usually like in Sunset City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 13.7 inprecipitation per year · 349 mm
- 38.3 insnowfall per year · 97 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunset City: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CANON CITY, CO US (USC00051294), adjusted for the elevation of Sunset City.
Sunset City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunset City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sunset City?
Sunset City has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 13.7 inches (349 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sunset City 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 Sunset City
The closest live webcam is Crestone, 32.7 miles SW of Sunset City.
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Questions about Sunset City
Where is Sunset City, CO?
Sunset City is an unincorporated community in Fremont County, Colorado, 10.8 miles E of Cañon City.
What county is Sunset City in?
Sunset City is in Fremont County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Sunset City, CO?
The ZIP code for Sunset City is 81212.
What is the nearest town to Sunset City?
Cañon City, 10.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunset City?
Yes. The closest is Crestone, 32.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunset City?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunset City?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Sunset City?
About 13.7 inches (349 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sunset City?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sunset City?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunset City have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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