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Montrose
is a vibrant community of approximately 12,000 residents, located in southwestern Colorado, and considered the gateway to the Black Canyon National Park. Nestled in the Uncompahgre Valley, surrounded by high mountains and plateaus, Montrose offers scenic mountains and picturesque valleys, canyons, mesas, lakes and rivers and a myriad of outdoor recreational activities. Rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, four-wheeling, skiing - all this and more is available in Montrose. The famous Black Canyon of the Gunnison is a spectacular sight - its unique landscape was formed slowly by the action of water and rock scouring through the hard Proterozoic crystalline rock. No other canyon in North America combines such a narrow opening, sheer walls, and startling depths as that offered by the Black Canyon. Other attractions near Montrose include the Ridgway Dam and Reservoir, Grand Mesa and Ouray, a town located about 40 minutes south of Montrose that is nicknamed the "Switzerland of America." During the 4th of July weekend, balloonists from all over the country come to Montrose, where the clear, cool weather makes for an ideal spot for their special Balloon Affair event.
Surrounding areas: Olathe, Colorado (10.5 mi), Delta, Colorado (21.0 mi), Crawford, Colorado (21.2 mi), Ridgway, Colorado (23.3 mi), Hotchkiss, Colorado (23.8 mi), Cedaredge, Colorado (29.4 mi), Paonia, Colorado (31.0 mi)
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Montrose Vacation Rentals
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Montrose Hotels and Resorts
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| Best Western Red Arrow | 1702 E Main St | Montrose, CO | | (800) 468-9323 | | Hampton Inn Montrose | 1980 N Townsend | Montrose, CO | | (970) 252-3300 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 1391 S Townsend Ave | Montrose, CO | | (970) 240-1800 | | Montrose Comfort Inn | 2100 E Main St | Montrose, CO | | (970) 240-8000 | | Montrose Days Inn | 1655 E Main St | Montrose, CO | | (970) 249-3411 | | Montrose Super 8 Motel Inc | 1705 E Main | Montrose, CO | | (970) 249-9294 | | Quality Inn And Suites | 2751 Commercial Way | Montrose, CO | | (970) 249-1011 | | Riverwood Inn | 677 Hwy 50 N | Delta, CO | 21.0 mi. | (970) 874-5787 | | Comfort Inn-delta | 180 Gunnison River Dr | Delta, CO | 21.4 mi. | (970) 874-1000 | | Super 8 Lodge | 373 Palomino Trail | Ridgeway, CO | 23.7 mi. | (970) 626-5444 | | Comfort Lodge | 406 Hwy 133 | Hotchkiss, CO | 23.8 mi. | (970) 872-2200 | | Howard Johnson Express Inn | 530 South Grand Mesa Dr | Cedaredge, CO | 29.0 mi. | (970) 856-7824 |
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Montrose Weather & Climate
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West-central Colorado has a four-season climate that is either semi-arid or alpine, depending on location. Places that are just a short distance apart can have different weather, depending on the topography of the area. Valley areas have a semi-arid climate, while the mountains have an alpine climate. The wettest season in western Colorado is usually winter, while June is the driest month. Summers are mild in the mountains, sometimes with a high of only around 60 degrees. F. Thunderstorms are possible, and sometimes cause the temperature to drop dramatically. At the higher elevations, winters are cold with lots of snow, but with abundant sunshine in between storms. Lower areas on western slope of the Rockies have hot summer temperatures similar to those on the plains. Winters are slightly cooler due to warming winds.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
36°F |
14°F |
0.54 in. |
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| February |
43°F |
20°F |
0.37 in. |
- |
| March |
53°F |
28°F |
0.74 in. |
- |
| April |
61°F |
35°F |
0.78 in. |
- |
| May |
71°F |
43°F |
1.00 in. |
- |
| June |
82°F |
51°F |
0.59 in. |
- |
| July |
86°F |
56°F |
0.99 in. |
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| August |
84°F |
55°F |
1.10 in. |
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| September |
76°F |
47°F |
1.06 in. |
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| October |
64°F |
36°F |
1.07 in. |
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| November |
48°F |
25°F |
0.88 in. |
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| December |
37°F |
16°F |
0.59 in. |
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Montrose Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Montrose Regional airport (MTJ) located about 2 miles northwest of Montrose, the Telluride Regional airport (TEX) located approximately 36 miles south of Montrose in Telluride, Colorado, the Gunnison Crested Butte Regional airport (GUC) located roughly 51 miles east of Montrose in Gunnison, Colorado, and finally Walker Field (GJT) located around 56 miles northwest of Montrose in Grand Junction, Colorado.
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Montrose Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Fun Junction | Grand Junction | CO | 54.4 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Butch Cassidy King World Water Park | Moab | UT | 90.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Black Canyon Golf Club | Montrose | CO | | | | Links at Cobble Creek | Montrose | CO | | | | Devils Thumb Golf Club | Delta | CO | 20.6 mi. | | | Fairway Pines Golf Course | Ridgway | CO | 23.5 mi. | | | Deer Creek Village Golf Course | Cedaredge | CO | 29.2 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Telluride | Telluride | CO | 37.5 mi. | | | Powderhorn Resort | Mesa | CO | 49.6 mi. | | | Crested Butte | Crested Butte | CO | 55.1 mi. | | | Aspen | Aspen | CO | 75.3 mi. | | | Aspen Highlands | Aspen | CO | 75.3 mi. | | | Snowmass | Aspen | CO | 75.3 mi. | | | Tiehack | Aspen | CO | 75.3 mi. | | | Sunlight Mountain Resort | Glenwood Springs | CO | 79.8 mi. | | | Purgatory | Durango | CO | 83.1 mi. | | | Ski Cooper | Leadville | CO | 100.6 mi. | | | Beaver Creek | Vail | CO | 113.8 mi. | | | Vail | Vail | CO | 113.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Chipeta State Park | | CO | 3.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Museum of Western Colorado | Grand Junction | CO | 54.4 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Dinosaur Valley Museum | Grand Junction | CO | 54.4 mi. | (Science) |
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