Basin, CO
Unincorporated community in Montrose County, Colorado
Basin is a small unincorporated community in Montrose County, Colorado. It is 10.2 miles NE of Redvale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81431.
Basin at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Montrose County
- ZIP code
- 81431
- Nearest town
- Redvale (10.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.0658, -108.5361
Weather in Basin now
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Basin weather by the hour
Basin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Basin.
This week in Basin
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Basin
What is the weather usually like in Basin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 15.8 inprecipitation per year · 400 mm
- 59.8 insnowfall per year · 152 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Basin: May to July and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NORWOOD, CO US (USC00056012), adjusted for the elevation of Basin.
Basin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Basin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Basin?
Basin has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-10°C).
It gets about 15.8 inches (400 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 60 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Basin is May to July and 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 Basin
The closest live webcam is Mountain Village › South: Telluride Regional Airport - Sunshine Mountain, 36.4 miles E of Basin.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Basin.
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Questions about Basin
Where is Basin, CO?
Basin is an unincorporated community in Montrose County, Colorado, 10.2 miles NE of Redvale.
What county is Basin in?
Basin is in Montrose County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Basin, CO?
The ZIP code for Basin is 81431.
What is the nearest town to Basin?
Redvale, 10.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Basin?
Yes. The closest is Mountain Village › South: Telluride Regional Airport - Sunshine Mountain, 36.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Basin?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Basin?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Basin?
About 15.8 inches (400 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Basin?
Yes, about 60 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Basin?
May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Basin have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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