Sunset, CO
Unincorporated community in Boulder County, Colorado
Sunset is a small unincorporated community in Boulder County, Colorado. It is 3.1 miles NE of Gold Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 80466.
Sunset at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Boulder County
- ZIP code
- 80466
- Nearest town
- Gold Hill (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 40.0358, -105.4683
Weather in Sunset now
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Sunset weather by the hour
Sunset weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunset.
This week in Sunset
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunset
What is the weather usually like in Sunset?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 68°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 33.9 inprecipitation per year · 860 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunset: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOULDER 14 W, CO US (USW00094075), adjusted for the elevation of Sunset.
Sunset weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunset through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sunset?
Sunset has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 68°F (20°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 11°F (-11°C).
It gets about 33.9 inches (860 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Sunset 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 Sunset
The closest live webcam is Ward: Peak to Peak Highway Webcam Near - by CDOT, 3.3 miles NW of Sunset.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunset.
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Questions about Sunset
Where is Sunset, CO?
Sunset is an unincorporated community in Boulder County, Colorado, 3.1 miles NE of Gold Hill.
What county is Sunset in?
Sunset is in Boulder County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Sunset, CO?
The ZIP code for Sunset is 80466.
What is the nearest town to Sunset?
Gold Hill, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunset?
Yes. The closest is Ward: Peak to Peak Highway Webcam Near - by CDOT, 3.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunset?
July, with an average high of 68°F (20°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunset?
February, with an average low of 11°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Sunset?
About 33.9 inches (860 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Sunset?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sunset?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunset have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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