Yellow Jacket, CO
Unincorporated community in Montezuma County, Colorado
Yellow Jacket is a small unincorporated community in Montezuma County, Colorado. It is 3.8 miles SE of Lewis, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81335.
Yellow Jacket at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Montezuma County
- ZIP code
- 81335
- Nearest town
- Lewis (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.5344, -108.7167
Weather in Yellow Jacket now
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Yellow Jacket weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Yellow Jacket.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Yellow Jacket
What is the weather usually like in Yellow Jacket?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 15.0 inprecipitation per year · 382 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Yellow Jacket: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station YELLOW JACKET 2W, CO US (USC00059275), adjusted for the elevation of Yellow Jacket.
Yellow Jacket weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Yellow Jacket through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Yellow Jacket?
Yellow Jacket has a hot-summer mediterranean continental 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 15.0 inches (382 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Yellow Jacket 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 Yellow Jacket
The closest live webcam is Montezuma: Mesa Verde Air Quality Dust Monitoring Webcam, 28.7 miles SE of Yellow Jacket.
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Questions about Yellow Jacket
Where is Yellow Jacket, CO?
Yellow Jacket is an unincorporated community in Montezuma County, Colorado, 3.8 miles SE of Lewis.
What county is Yellow Jacket in?
Yellow Jacket is in Montezuma County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Yellow Jacket, CO?
The ZIP code for Yellow Jacket is 81335.
What is the nearest town to Yellow Jacket?
Lewis, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Yellow Jacket?
Yes. The closest is Montezuma: Mesa Verde Air Quality Dust Monitoring Webcam, 28.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Yellow Jacket?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Yellow Jacket?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Yellow Jacket?
About 15.0 inches (382 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Yellow Jacket?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Yellow Jacket?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Yellow Jacket have?
Hot-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsa).
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