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Ouray
lies in a picturesque river valley at 7,700 feet above sea level, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, northeast of Telluride. It is often called the "Switzerland of America." The San Juan Mountains and the Uncompaghre National Forest surround this small town of approximately 800 residents. The Alpine Loop is located on the east side of town (from Lake City and Silverton,) and the San Juan Skyway winds its' way through town following a north-south canyon. Mt. Sneffels, one of Colorado's famous "Fourteener's," is directly west of town. The town of Ouray is the site of many natural hot springs, several of which have been developed into spas and health facilities. It's also considered one of the premier ice climbing spots in America. Other recreational opportunities in Ouray include hiking, mountain biking, fishing and hunting, horseback riding, skiing and jeep tours of the high country surrounding the town. The spectacular mountain scenery also provides unparalleled photographic opportunities. Like many of the other small towns of the region, Ouray begin as a mining town and many of the original 19th century homes and buildings still remain today. The historic Beaumont Hotel, for example, was built in 1887, and is listed on the National Historic Register. Be sure to check with the local Historical Society for a walking tour of Ouray's private homes.
Surrounding areas: Telluride, Colorado (9.8 mi), Ridgway, Colorado (10.2 mi), Mountain Village, Colorado (11.9 mi), Silverton, Colorado (14.6 mi), Lake City, Colorado (19.4 mi), Vallecito Lake, Colorado (23.6 mi), Rico, Colorado (30.1 mi)
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Ouray Vacation Rentals
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Ouray Hotels and Resorts
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| Ouray Comfort Inn | 191 5TH Ave | Ouray, CO | | (970) 325-7203 | | Ouray Hotel | 303 6TH Ave | Ouray, CO | | (970) 325-0500 | | ST Elmo Hotel Inc | 426 Main St | Ouray, CO | | (970) 325-4951 | | Ice House Lodge | 310 South Fir St | Telluride, CO | 9.7 mi. | (970) 728-6300 | | Inn At Lost Creek | | Telluride, CO | 9.7 mi. | (970) 728-5678 | | New Sheridan Hotel | 231 W Colorado Ave | Telluride, CO | 9.7 mi. | (970) 728-4351 | | The Peaks At Telluride | 136 Country CLB Dr | Telluride, CO | 9.7 mi. | (970) 728-3165 | | Wyndham Lodge At The Peaks | 457 MTN VLG Blvd | Telluride, CO | 9.7 mi. | (970) 369-5000 | | Super 8 Lodge | 373 Palomino Trail | Ridgeway, CO | 9.8 mi. | (970) 626-5444 | | Camel's Garden Hotel | 250 West San Juan Ave | Telluride, CO | 9.8 mi. | (970) 728-9300 | | Victorian Inn | 401 W Pacific | Telluride, CO | 9.8 mi. | (970) 728-6601 | | Telluride Mountainside Inn | 333 S Davis St | Telluride, CO | 9.9 mi. | (888) 728-1950 | | The Wyman Hotel & Inn | 1371 Greene St | Silverton, CO | 14.5 mi. | (800) 609-7845 | | Rocky Top Lodge | 1450 N Hwy 149 | Lake City, CO | 19.4 mi. | (970) 944-2780 | | Purgatory Village Hotel | 5 Skier PL | Durango, CO | 28.0 mi. | (800) 693-0175 |
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| Bear Creek Bed And Breakfast | 221 E Colorado Ave | Telluride, CO | 9.6 mi. | (970) 728-6681 |
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Ouray Weather & Climate
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Southwest Colorado has a four-season alpine climate. This region is on the Western Slope of the Continental Divide at 7,200 feet above sea level. The combination of high desert plateau and Rocky Mountains to the north and east create an unusually mild climate. Temperatures here are much cooler in the summer than most of the surrounding southwestern United States. The area is also blessed with 300 days of sunshine per year. The climate of Colorado, in general, is difficult to describe because it varies so widely from place to place. The climate of any particular place in this region is profoundly affected by differences in elevation, and to a lesser degree, by the orientation of mountain ranges and valleys and wind direction. Wide variations occur within short distances.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
31°F |
15°F |
1.79 in. |
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| February |
35°F |
18°F |
1.73 in. |
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| March |
41°F |
24°F |
2.67 in. |
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| April |
50°F |
30°F |
2.24 in. |
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| May |
60°F |
37°F |
2.03 in. |
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| June |
71°F |
45°F |
1.26 in. |
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| July |
75°F |
51°F |
2.04 in. |
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| August |
74°F |
50°F |
2.21 in. |
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| September |
67°F |
44°F |
2.03 in. |
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| October |
56°F |
34°F |
2.22 in. |
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| November |
40°F |
23°F |
2.28 in. |
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| December |
32°F |
16°F |
1.68 in. |
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Ouray Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Montrose Regional airport (MTJ) located about 35 miles northwest of Ouray in Montrose, Colorado, the Gunnison Crested Butte Regional airport (GUC) located approximately 53 miles northeast of Ouray in Gunnison, Colorado, the Durango La Plata County airport (DRO) located roughly 60 miles south of Ouray in Durango, Colorado, and finally Stevens Field (2V1) located around 61 miles southeast of Ouray in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
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Ouray Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Fun Junction | Grand Junction | CO | 86.2 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Butch Cassidy King World Water Park | Moab | UT | 108.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Fairway Pines Golf Course | Ridgway | CO | 10.0 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Telluride | Telluride | CO | 9.7 mi. | | | Purgatory | Durango | CO | 52.9 mi. | | | Crested Butte | Crested Butte | CO | 69.3 mi. | | | Powderhorn Resort | Mesa | CO | 83.0 mi. | | | Aspen | Aspen | CO | 93.0 mi. | | | Aspen Highlands | Aspen | CO | 93.0 mi. | | | Snowmass | Aspen | CO | 93.0 mi. | | | Tiehack | Aspen | CO | 93.0 mi. | | | Sunlight Mountain Resort | Glenwood Springs | CO | 107.2 mi. | | | Ski Cooper | Leadville | CO | 112.9 mi. | |
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| Chipeta State Park | | CO | 29.9 mi. | |
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