Wheeler Junction, CO
Unincorporated community in Summit County, Colorado
Wheeler Junction is a small unincorporated community in Summit County, Colorado. It is 3.8 miles SW of Copper Mountain, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 80443.
Wheeler Junction at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Summit County
- ZIP code
- 80443
- Nearest town
- Copper Mountain (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 39.5061, -106.1417
Weather in Wheeler Junction now
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Wheeler Junction weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wheeler Junction.
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What is the weather usually like in Wheeler Junction?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 67°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 3°F average low
- 25.2 inprecipitation per year · 641 mm
- 294.7 insnowfall per year · 749 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wheeler Junction: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLIMAX, CO US (USC00051660), adjusted for the elevation of Wheeler Junction.
Wheeler Junction weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wheeler Junction through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Wheeler Junction?
Wheeler Junction has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 67°F (19°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 3°F (-16°C).
It gets about 25.2 inches (641 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 295 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wheeler Junction 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 Wheeler Junction
The closest live webcam is Copper Mountain › North-west, 2.2 miles S of Wheeler Junction.
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Questions about Wheeler Junction
Where is Wheeler Junction, CO?
Wheeler Junction is an unincorporated community in Summit County, Colorado, 3.8 miles SW of Copper Mountain.
What county is Wheeler Junction in?
Wheeler Junction is in Summit County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Wheeler Junction, CO?
The ZIP code for Wheeler Junction is 80443.
What is the nearest town to Wheeler Junction?
Copper Mountain, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wheeler Junction?
Yes. The closest is Copper Mountain › North-west, 2.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wheeler Junction?
July, with an average high of 67°F (19°C).
What is the coldest month in Wheeler Junction?
January, with an average low of 3°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in Wheeler Junction?
About 25.2 inches (641 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Wheeler Junction?
Yes, about 295 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wheeler Junction?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wheeler Junction have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
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