Ilium, CO

Unincorporated community in San Miguel County, Colorado

Ilium is a small unincorporated community in San Miguel County, Colorado. It is 2.2 miles E of Mountain Village, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81435.

Ilium at a glance

State
Colorado
County
San Miguel County
ZIP code
81435
Nearest town
Mountain Village (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
37.9297, -107.8972

Weather in Ilium now

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Ilium weather by the hour

Ilium weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Ilium

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ilium

What is the weather usually like in Ilium?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-5°17°39°60°82°36°0°Jan38°5°Feb44°13°Mar51°22°Apr60°29°May73°34°Jun77°41°Jul74°40°Aug68°34°Sep57°23°Oct45°13°Nov36°2°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.4"Jan1.4"Feb1.6"Mar1.7"Apr1.6"May0.9"Jun2.4"Jul2.6"Aug2.3"Sep1.6"Oct1.5"Nov1.4"Dec

Best time to visit Ilium: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TELLURIDE 4WNW, CO US (USC00058204), adjusted for the elevation of Ilium.

Ilium weather month by month

January
36° 0°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 23.6 in of snow
February
38° 5°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 22.0 in of snow
March
44° 13°F
1.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 22.7 in of snow
April
51° 22°F
1.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 13.1 in of snow
May
60° 29°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow
June
73° 34°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
July
77° 41°F
2.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
74° 40°F
2.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
68° 34°F
2.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
October
57° 23°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.3 in of snow
November
45° 13°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 18.7 in of snow
December
36° 2°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 19.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Ilium through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:17 PM9 h 53 min
February6:59 AM5:51 PM10 h 52 min
March7:20 AM7:20 PM11 h 59 min
April6:34 AM7:48 PM13 h 14 min
May5:59 AM8:16 PM14 h 16 min
June5:47 AM8:37 PM14 h 50 min
July6:00 AM8:35 PM14 h 35 min
August6:25 AM8:06 PM13 h 40 min
September6:52 AM7:20 PM12 h 28 min
October7:19 AM6:35 PM11 h 16 min
November6:51 AM5:01 PM10 h 10 min
December7:18 AM4:54 PM9 h 36 min

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

What is the weather like in Ilium?

Ilium has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 0°F (-18°C).

It gets about 20.4 inches (517 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 131 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Ilium 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 Ilium

The closest live webcam is Mountain Village › South: Telluride Regional Airport - Sunshine Mountain, 0.8 miles NE of Ilium.

Mountain Village › South: Telluride Regional Airport - Sunshine MountainMountain Village · 0.8 mi NEOn Windy
Mountain Village › South: Highway 145Mountain Village · 1.2 mi NEOn Windy
Mountain Village › North: Highway 145Mountain Village · 1.3 mi NEOn Windy
Mountain Village: Mountain Lodge TellurideMountain Village · 2.7 mi EOn Windy
Mountain Village › SouthMountain Village · 2.9 mi EOn Windy
Mountain Village › South-east: Terrain Park DriveMountain Village · 3.0 mi EOn Windy
Mountain Village › South: Black Iron BowlMountain Village · 3.9 mi EOn Windy
Ophir: Prospect BasinOphir · 4.1 mi SEOn Windy
Telluride › West: See Forever DriveTelluride · 4.4 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Map of Ilium, CO

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Questions about Ilium

Where is Ilium, CO?

Ilium is an unincorporated community in San Miguel County, Colorado, 2.2 miles E of Mountain Village.

What county is Ilium in?

Ilium is in San Miguel County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Ilium, CO?

The ZIP code for Ilium is 81435.

What is the nearest town to Ilium?

Mountain Village, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ilium?

Yes. The closest is Mountain Village › South: Telluride Regional Airport - Sunshine Mountain, 0.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ilium?

July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Ilium?

January, with an average low of 0°F (-18°C).

How much does it rain in Ilium?

About 20.4 inches (517 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Ilium?

Yes, about 131 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Ilium?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Ilium have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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