Americus, CO
Unincorporated community in Chaffee County, Colorado
Americus is a small unincorporated community in Chaffee County, Colorado. It is 5.2 miles S of Buena Vista, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81228.
Americus at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Chaffee County
- ZIP code
- 81228
- Nearest town
- Buena Vista (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.9025, -106.1650
Weather in Americus now
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Americus weather by the hour
Americus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Americus.
This week in Americus
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Americus
What is the weather usually like in Americus?
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 Americus: 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 Americus.
Americus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Americus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Americus?
Americus 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 Americus 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 Americus
The closest live webcam is Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ - Colorado, Viewing Cottonwood Pass, 5.8 miles S of Americus.
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Questions about Americus
Where is Americus, CO?
Americus is an unincorporated community in Chaffee County, Colorado, 5.2 miles S of Buena Vista.
What county is Americus in?
Americus is in Chaffee County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Americus, CO?
The ZIP code for Americus is 81228.
What is the nearest town to Americus?
Buena Vista, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Americus?
Yes. The closest is Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ - Colorado, Viewing Cottonwood Pass, 5.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Americus?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Americus?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Americus?
About 9.9 inches (252 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Americus?
Yes, about 49 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Americus?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Americus have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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