Swallows Nest, CO
Historical community (former settlement) in Montezuma County, Colorado
Swallows Nest is a historical community (former settlement) in Montezuma County, Colorado. It is 14.6 miles NW of Cortez, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81330.
Swallows Nest at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Montezuma County
- ZIP code
- 81330
- Nearest town
- Cortez (14.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.1572, -108.4672
Weather in Swallows Nest now
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Swallows Nest weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Swallows Nest.
This week in Swallows Nest
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Swallows Nest
What is the weather usually like in Swallows Nest?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 17.1 inprecipitation per year · 435 mm
- 65.0 insnowfall per year · 165 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Swallows Nest: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MESA VERDE NP, CO US (USC00055531), adjusted for the elevation of Swallows Nest.
Swallows Nest weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Swallows Nest through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Swallows Nest?
Swallows Nest has a hot-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 17.1 inches (435 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 65 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Swallows Nest 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 Swallows Nest
The closest live webcam is Montezuma: Mesa Verde Air Quality Dust Monitoring Webcam, 2.8 miles W of Swallows Nest.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Swallows Nest.
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Questions about Swallows Nest
Where is Swallows Nest, CO?
Swallows Nest is a historical community (former settlement) in Montezuma County, Colorado, 14.6 miles NW of Cortez.
What county is Swallows Nest in?
Swallows Nest is in Montezuma County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Swallows Nest, CO?
The ZIP code for Swallows Nest is 81330.
What is the nearest town to Swallows Nest?
Cortez, 14.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Swallows Nest?
Yes. The closest is Montezuma: Mesa Verde Air Quality Dust Monitoring Webcam, 2.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Swallows Nest?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Swallows Nest?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Swallows Nest?
About 17.1 inches (435 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Swallows Nest?
Yes, about 65 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Swallows Nest?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Swallows Nest have?
Hot-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsa).
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