Gato, CO

Unincorporated community in Archuleta County, Colorado

Gato is a small unincorporated community in Archuleta County, Colorado. It is 12.5 miles W of Arboles, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81121.

Gato at a glance

State
Colorado
County
Archuleta County
ZIP code
81121
Nearest town
Arboles (12.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
37.0450, -107.1967

Weather in Gato now

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Gato weather by the hour

Gato weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gato.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gato

What is the weather usually like in Gato?

Dfb
Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

5°27°49°71°93°44°10°Jan48°16°Feb57°22°Mar64°28°Apr74°34°May84°41°Jun88°50°Jul85°49°Aug79°41°Sep68°29°Oct54°20°Nov44°12°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.5"Jan1.4"Feb1.1"Mar1.2"Apr1.1"May0.7"Jun2.1"Jul2.4"Aug1.7"Sep1.5"Oct1.3"Nov1.5"Dec

Best time to visit Gato: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DULCE, NM US (USC00292608), adjusted for the elevation of Gato.

Gato weather month by month

January
44° 10°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 13.4 in of snow
February
48° 16°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 12.8 in of snow
March
57° 22°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
April
64° 28°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
May
74° 34°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
June
84° 41°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
88° 50°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 49°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 41°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
68° 29°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
November
54° 20°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.7 in of snow
December
44° 12°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 13.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Gato through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:17 PM9 h 57 min
February6:55 AM5:50 PM10 h 54 min
March7:17 AM7:17 PM11 h 59 min
April6:32 AM7:44 PM13 h 12 min
May5:58 AM8:11 PM14 h 12 min
June5:47 AM8:31 PM14 h 44 min
July5:59 AM8:29 PM14 h 30 min
August6:24 AM8:01 PM13 h 37 min
September6:49 AM7:17 PM12 h 27 min
October7:15 AM6:33 PM11 h 17 min
November6:46 AM5:00 PM10 h 14 min
December7:13 AM4:54 PM9 h 40 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Gato?

Gato has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).

It gets about 17.4 inches (441 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 56 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Gato 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 Gato

The closest live webcam is Pagosa Springs › North-east: Blackhawk Aviation - Stevens Field, 18.5 miles NE of Gato.

Pagosa Springs › North-east: Blackhawk Aviation - Stevens FieldPagosa Springs · 18.5 mi NEOn Windy
Pagosa Springs: Weather Camera at KPSO - Colorado, Viewing DurangoPagosa Springs · 19.1 mi NEOn Windy
Pagosa Springs: Weather Camera at KPSO - Colorado, Viewing AlamosaPagosa Springs · 19.1 mi NEOn Windy
Mineral › South-westunknown · 36.1 mi NEOn Windy
Mineral › Westunknown · 36.9 mi NEOn Windy
Mineral › Westunknown · 36.9 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gato.

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Questions about Gato

Where is Gato, CO?

Gato is an unincorporated community in Archuleta County, Colorado, 12.5 miles W of Arboles.

What county is Gato in?

Gato is in Archuleta County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Gato, CO?

The ZIP code for Gato is 81121.

What is the nearest town to Gato?

Arboles, 12.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Gato?

Yes. The closest is Pagosa Springs › North-east: Blackhawk Aviation - Stevens Field, 18.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Gato?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Gato?

January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Gato?

About 17.4 inches (441 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Gato?

Yes, about 56 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Gato?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Gato have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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