Gunnison, CO weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Gunnison weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gunnison.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gunnison
What is the weather usually like in Gunnison?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -7°F average low
- 10.6 inprecipitation per year · 269 mm
- 45.5 insnowfall per year · 116 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gunnison: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GUNNISON 3SW, CO US (USC00053662), adjusted for the elevation of Gunnison.
Gunnison weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gunnison through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Gunnison?
Gunnison has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -7°F (-22°C).
It gets about 10.6 inches (269 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is March. Snow is common: about 46 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gunnison is June to September. At 7,700 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 Gunnison
What is the hottest month in Gunnison?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Gunnison?
January, with an average low of -7°F (-22°C).
How much does it rain in Gunnison?
About 10.6 inches (269 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Gunnison?
Yes, about 46 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gunnison?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gunnison have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Gunnison in November?
Highs average 43°F and lows 10°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Gunnison?
Around 6:48 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:56 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Gunnison weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Gunnison.
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