Basalt, CO weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Basalt weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Basalt.
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What is the weather usually like in Basalt?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 20.0 inprecipitation per year · 509 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Basalt: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHOSHONE, CO US (USC00057618), adjusted for the elevation of Basalt.
Basalt weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Basalt through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Basalt?
Basalt has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 20.0 inches (509 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Basalt is June to September. At 6,611 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Basalt
What is the hottest month in Basalt?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Basalt?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Basalt?
About 20.0 inches (509 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Basalt?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Basalt?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Basalt have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Basalt in November?
Highs average 47°F and lows 25°F, with about 1.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Basalt?
Around 6:50 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:54 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Basalt weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Basalt.
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