Turret, CO
Unincorporated community in Chaffee County, Colorado
Turret is a small unincorporated community in Chaffee County, Colorado. It is 6.2 miles S of Smeltertown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81201.
Turret at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Chaffee County
- ZIP code
- 81201
- Nearest town
- Smeltertown (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.6403, -105.9883
Weather in Turret now
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Turret weather by the hour
Turret weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Turret.
This week in Turret
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Turret
What is the weather usually like in Turret?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 8.8 inprecipitation per year · 223 mm
- 36.7 insnowfall per year · 93 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Turret: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SALIDA, CO US (USC00057370), adjusted for the elevation of Turret.
Turret weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Turret through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Turret?
Turret has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-11°C).
It gets about 8.8 inches (223 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Turret 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 Turret
The closest live webcam is Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ - Colorado, Viewing Cottonwood Pass, 14.7 miles NW of Turret.
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Questions about Turret
Where is Turret, CO?
Turret is an unincorporated community in Chaffee County, Colorado, 6.2 miles S of Smeltertown.
What county is Turret in?
Turret is in Chaffee County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Turret, CO?
The ZIP code for Turret is 81201.
What is the nearest town to Turret?
Smeltertown, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Turret?
Yes. The closest is Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ - Colorado, Viewing Cottonwood Pass, 14.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Turret?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Turret?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Turret?
About 8.8 inches (223 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Turret?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Turret?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Turret have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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