El Vado, CO
Unincorporated community in Boulder County, Colorado
El Vado is a small unincorporated community in Boulder County, Colorado. It is 0.7 miles N of Tall Timber, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 80302.
El Vado at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Boulder County
- ZIP code
- 80302
- Nearest town
- Tall Timber (0.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 40.0058, -105.3458
Weather in El Vado now
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El Vado weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of El Vado.
This week in El Vado
Sunrise, sunset and moon in El Vado
What is the weather usually like in El Vado?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 21°F average low
- 21.2 inprecipitation per year · 539 mm
- 92.8 insnowfall per year · 236 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit El Vado: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOULDER, CO US (USC00050848), adjusted for the elevation of El Vado.
El Vado weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in El Vado through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in El Vado?
El Vado has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 21.2 inches (539 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 93 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit El Vado 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 El Vado
The closest live webcam is Boulder Junction: Boulder, 5.0 miles E of El Vado.
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Questions about El Vado
Where is El Vado, CO?
El Vado is an unincorporated community in Boulder County, Colorado, 0.7 miles N of Tall Timber.
What county is El Vado in?
El Vado is in Boulder County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of El Vado, CO?
The ZIP code for El Vado is 80302.
What is the nearest town to El Vado?
Tall Timber, 0.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near El Vado?
Yes. The closest is Boulder Junction: Boulder, 5.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in El Vado?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in El Vado?
December, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in El Vado?
About 21.2 inches (539 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in El Vado?
Yes, about 93 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit El Vado?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does El Vado have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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