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National Center for Atmospheric Research

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Elevation, modelled
1,792 m
Nearest byway
Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway15.8 mi off
Sunset, June solstice
20:34local time
Operated by
National Science Foundation
Access
Permitted
DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:0518:3819:13
June solstice05:3319:5320:34
September equinox06:4918:2419:00
December solstice07:2015:5716:40

Local time (America/Denver).

Months averaging 5080 °F: May–Oct.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °F343543495767737164524134
Precip in0.81.02.03.03.21.91.81.72.11.61.20.8

1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Boulder, 1 mi away.

Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.

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