Alpine, CO
Historical community (former settlement) in Chaffee County, Colorado
Alpine is a historical community (former settlement) in Chaffee County, Colorado. It is 11.0 miles NE of Buena Vista, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81236.
Alpine at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Chaffee County
- ZIP code
- 81236
- Nearest town
- Buena Vista (11.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.7111, -106.2764
Weather in Alpine now
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Alpine weather by the hour
Alpine weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alpine.
This week in Alpine
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alpine
What is the weather usually like in Alpine?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 9.9 inprecipitation per year · 252 mm
- 49.3 insnowfall per year · 125 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alpine: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUENA VISTA 2S, CO US (USC00051071), adjusted for the elevation of Alpine.
Alpine weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alpine through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Alpine?
Alpine has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 9.9 inches (252 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 49 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alpine is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Alpine
The closest live webcam is Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ - Colorado, Viewing Cottonwood Pass, 11.2 miles NE of Alpine.
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Questions about Alpine
Where is Alpine, CO?
Alpine is a historical community (former settlement) in Chaffee County, Colorado, 11.0 miles NE of Buena Vista.
What county is Alpine in?
Alpine is in Chaffee County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Alpine, CO?
The ZIP code for Alpine is 81236.
What is the nearest town to Alpine?
Buena Vista, 11.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alpine?
Yes. The closest is Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ - Colorado, Viewing Cottonwood Pass, 11.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alpine?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Alpine?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Alpine?
About 9.9 inches (252 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Alpine?
Yes, about 49 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alpine?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alpine have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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