Whitewater, CO
Unincorporated community in Mesa County, Colorado
Whitewater is a small unincorporated community in Mesa County, Colorado. It is 4.9 miles NW of Orchard Mesa, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81503.
Whitewater at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Mesa County
- ZIP code
- 81503
- Nearest town
- Orchard Mesa (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.9911, -108.4528
Weather in Whitewater now
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Whitewater weather by the hour
Whitewater weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whitewater.
This week in Whitewater
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitewater
What is the weather usually like in Whitewater?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 8.9 inprecipitation per year · 226 mm
- 12.6 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whitewater: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRAND JUNCTION 6ESE, CO US (USC00053489), adjusted for the elevation of Whitewater.
Whitewater weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whitewater through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Whitewater?
Whitewater has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 8.9 inches (226 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Whitewater is May–June and September–October. 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 Whitewater
The closest live webcam is Grand, 38.6 miles W of Whitewater.
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Questions about Whitewater
Where is Whitewater, CO?
Whitewater is an unincorporated community in Mesa County, Colorado, 4.9 miles NW of Orchard Mesa.
What county is Whitewater in?
Whitewater is in Mesa County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Whitewater, CO?
The ZIP code for Whitewater is 81503.
What is the nearest town to Whitewater?
Orchard Mesa, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whitewater?
Yes. The closest is Grand, 38.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whitewater?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Whitewater?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Whitewater?
About 8.9 inches (226 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Whitewater?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Whitewater?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whitewater have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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