Wattenberg, CO
Unincorporated community in Adams County, Colorado
Wattenberg is a small unincorporated community in Adams County, Colorado. It is 3.8 miles SW of Todd Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 80601.
Wattenberg at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Adams County
- ZIP code
- 80601
- Nearest town
- Todd Creek (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 40.0278, -104.8361
Weather in Wattenberg now
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Wattenberg weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wattenberg.
This week in Wattenberg
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wattenberg
What is the weather usually like in Wattenberg?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 14.1 inprecipitation per year · 359 mm
- 34.5 insnowfall per year · 88 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wattenberg: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BRIGHTON 3 SE, CO US (USC00050950), adjusted for the elevation of Wattenberg.
Wattenberg weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wattenberg through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:44 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Wattenberg?
Wattenberg has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 14.1 inches (359 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 35 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wattenberg 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 Wattenberg
The closest live webcam is Thornton › South, 8.9 miles SW of Wattenberg.
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Questions about Wattenberg
Where is Wattenberg, CO?
Wattenberg is an unincorporated community in Adams County, Colorado, 3.8 miles SW of Todd Creek.
What county is Wattenberg in?
Wattenberg is in Adams County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Wattenberg, CO?
The ZIP code for Wattenberg is 80601.
What is the nearest town to Wattenberg?
Todd Creek, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wattenberg?
Yes. The closest is Thornton › South, 8.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wattenberg?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Wattenberg?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Wattenberg?
About 14.1 inches (359 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Wattenberg?
Yes, about 35 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wattenberg?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wattenberg have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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