Buttes, CO
Unincorporated community in El Paso County, Colorado
Buttes is a small unincorporated community in El Paso County, Colorado. It is 7.1 miles N of Fountain, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 80817.
Buttes at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- El Paso County
- ZIP code
- 80817
- Nearest town
- Fountain (7.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.5872, -104.6667
Weather in Buttes now
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Buttes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Buttes.
This week in Buttes
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Buttes
What is the weather usually like in Buttes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 15.9 inprecipitation per year · 404 mm
- 32.5 insnowfall per year · 83 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Buttes: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLORADO SPRINGS MUNI AP, CO US (USW00093037), adjusted for the elevation of Buttes.
Buttes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Buttes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Buttes?
Buttes has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-8°C).
It gets about 15.9 inches (404 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 33 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Buttes is May–June and August–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 Buttes
The closest live webcam is Broadmoor: The Broadmoor Seven Falls, 17.7 miles NW of Buttes.
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Questions about Buttes
Where is Buttes, CO?
Buttes is an unincorporated community in El Paso County, Colorado, 7.1 miles N of Fountain.
What county is Buttes in?
Buttes is in El Paso County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Buttes, CO?
The ZIP code for Buttes is 80817.
What is the nearest town to Buttes?
Fountain, 7.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Buttes?
Yes. The closest is Broadmoor: The Broadmoor Seven Falls, 17.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Buttes?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Buttes?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Buttes?
About 15.9 inches (404 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Buttes?
Yes, about 33 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Buttes?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Buttes have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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