Zinzer, CO
Unincorporated community in Rio Grande County, Colorado
Zinzer is a small unincorporated community in Rio Grande County, Colorado. It is 3.3 miles W of Monte Vista, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81144.
Zinzer at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Rio Grande County
- ZIP code
- 81144
- Nearest town
- Monte Vista (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.5603, -106.0939
Weather in Zinzer now
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Zinzer weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Zinzer.
This week in Zinzer
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Zinzer
What is the weather usually like in Zinzer?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -2°F average low
- 9.2 inprecipitation per year · 235 mm
- 35.4 insnowfall per year · 90 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Zinzer: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONTE VISTA 2W, CO US (USC00055706), adjusted for the elevation of Zinzer.
Zinzer weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Zinzer through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Zinzer?
Zinzer has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -2°F (-19°C).
It gets about 9.2 inches (235 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 35 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Zinzer 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 Zinzer
The closest live webcam is Crestone, 36.9 miles NE of Zinzer.
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Questions about Zinzer
Where is Zinzer, CO?
Zinzer is an unincorporated community in Rio Grande County, Colorado, 3.3 miles W of Monte Vista.
What county is Zinzer in?
Zinzer is in Rio Grande County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Zinzer, CO?
The ZIP code for Zinzer is 81144.
What is the nearest town to Zinzer?
Monte Vista, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Zinzer?
Yes. The closest is Crestone, 36.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Zinzer?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Zinzer?
January, with an average low of -2°F (-19°C).
How much does it rain in Zinzer?
About 9.2 inches (235 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Zinzer?
Yes, about 35 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Zinzer?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Zinzer have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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