Location & Surroundings
Malachite is a settlement in Colorado, United States, at 2,283 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alamosa, 62 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 2455 km to the east. The nearest airport is Silver West Airport, 31 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 45' 16" N, 105° 15' 39" W
- Elevation 2283 m (DEM: 2282 m)
- Timezone America/Denver
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:20
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 16:52
- Day length 10 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Malachite
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Malachite, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.3 to 9.9 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 323 W/m2.
Temperature
3.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 3.1 | 1.8 | 267 | 52 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.3 | 3.3 | 257 | 54 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.9 | 2.8 | 241 | 35 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 195.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.4 | 2.7 | 213 | 45 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 323.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.3 | 2.6 | 250 | 58 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 2.4 | 2.6 | 251 | 81 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.4 | 1.6 | 202 | 87 | 1,005.0 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 100 | 76.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.5 | 1.7 | 229 | 82 | 1,005.8 | 0.38 / 0.86 | 100 | 102.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | -0.3 | 1.5 | 245 | 89 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -1.3 | 2.3 | 267 | 88 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.7 | 0.2 | 242 | 49 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 228.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.8 | 1.8 | 143 | 69 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 377.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 0.3 | 2.7 | 256 | 72 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Malachite?
Now 3.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.3 to 9.9 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 323 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Malachite today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 16:52 (local time). Day length about 10h 14m.
What is the local time in Malachite?
Local time is 08:20. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Malachite?
Malachite is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Malachite?
Elevation about 2,283 m. DEM 2,282 m.
Where is Malachite located?
It is at 37.75445, -105.26084 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Malachite in?
It is in United States.