Location & Surroundings
McCargar Dam is a dam in Colorado, United States, at 2,402 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Steamboat Springs, 48 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 2550 km to the east. The nearest airport is Skyote Airport, 16 km away.
Overview
McCargar Dam is dam in Routt County, Colorado, United States of America.
It is located in Routt County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Routt County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 54' 18" N, 106° 58' 14" W
- Elevation 2402 m (DEM: 2403 m)
- Timezone America/Denver
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:13
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 17:03
- Day length 10 h 23 min
Nearby
Weather in McCargar Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for McCargar Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -5.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -5.0 to 1.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 371 W/m2.
Temperature
-5.0 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (311 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,028.3 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 | -5.0 | 0.7 | 311 | 98 | 1,028.3 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -4.9 | 1.1 | 129 | 95 | 1,028.0 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.7 | 1.4 | 217 | 80 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 196.2 | n/a |
| 18h | -1.2 | 1.0 | 210 | 91 | 1,019.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 11 | 371.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -4.7 | 1.5 | 98 | 91 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | -1.4 | 1.5 | 98 | 80 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.2 | 1.3 | 324 | 58 | 1,010.0 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 100 | 112.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 0.0 | 1.9 | 11 | 89 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 237.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | -3.4 | 1.4 | 70 | 90 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -5.3 | 0.9 | 125 | 89 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.3 | 1.7 | 210 | 58 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 226.6 | n/a |
| 66h | -0.8 | 0.9 | 183 | 81 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 396.1 | n/a |
| Friday | -1.6 | 1.1 | 136 | 83 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in McCargar Dam?
Now -5.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -5.0 to 1.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 371 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 McCargar Dam today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 17:03 (local time). Day length about 10h 24m.
What is the local time in McCargar Dam?
Local time is 06:13. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is McCargar Dam?
McCargar Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of McCargar Dam?
Elevation about 2,402 m. DEM 2,403 m.
Where is McCargar Dam located?
It is at 40.90497, -106.97061 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is McCargar Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry