Thistledown, CO
Unincorporated community in Ouray County, Colorado
Thistledown is a small unincorporated community in Ouray County, Colorado. It is 2.7 miles NE of Ouray, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81427.
Thistledown at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Ouray County
- ZIP code
- 81427
- Nearest town
- Ouray (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.9936, -107.6992
Weather in Thistledown now
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Thistledown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thistledown.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thistledown
What is the weather usually like in Thistledown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 23.6 inprecipitation per year · 600 mm
- 126.4 insnowfall per year · 321 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thistledown: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OURAY, CO US (USC00056203), adjusted for the elevation of Thistledown.
Thistledown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thistledown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Thistledown?
Thistledown has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 23.6 inches (600 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 126 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Thistledown 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 Thistledown
The closest live webcam is Ouray: Red Mountain Pass Webcam 2.2 miles North US550 Webcam North by CDOT, 2.6 miles NE of Thistledown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thistledown.
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Questions about Thistledown
Where is Thistledown, CO?
Thistledown is an unincorporated community in Ouray County, Colorado, 2.7 miles NE of Ouray.
What county is Thistledown in?
Thistledown is in Ouray County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Thistledown, CO?
The ZIP code for Thistledown is 81427.
What is the nearest town to Thistledown?
Ouray, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thistledown?
Yes. The closest is Ouray: Red Mountain Pass Webcam 2.2 miles North US550 Webcam North by CDOT, 2.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thistledown?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Thistledown?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Thistledown?
About 23.6 inches (600 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Thistledown?
Yes, about 126 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Thistledown?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thistledown have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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