Crested Butte, CO weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Crested Butte.
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What is the weather usually like in Crested Butte?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 76°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -7°F average low
- 23.8 inprecipitation per year · 604 mm
- 203.0 insnowfall per year · 516 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Crested Butte: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CRESTED BUTTE, CO US (USC00051959), adjusted for the elevation of Crested Butte.
Crested Butte weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Crested Butte through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Crested Butte?
Crested Butte has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 76°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -7°F (-22°C).
It gets about 23.8 inches (604 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 203 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Crested Butte is June to September. At 8,907 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 Crested Butte
What is the hottest month in Crested Butte?
July, with an average high of 76°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Crested Butte?
January, with an average low of -7°F (-22°C).
How much does it rain in Crested Butte?
About 23.8 inches (604 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Crested Butte?
Yes, about 203 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Crested Butte?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Crested Butte have?
Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).
What is the weather like in Crested Butte in November?
Highs average 39°F and lows 9°F, with about 2.0 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Crested Butte?
Around 6:49 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:55 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Crested Butte weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Crested Butte.
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