Iola, CO
Historical community (former settlement) in Gunnison County, Colorado
Iola is a historical community (former settlement) in Gunnison County, Colorado. It is 10.6 miles NE of Gunnison, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81230.
Iola at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Gunnison County
- ZIP code
- 81230
- Nearest town
- Gunnison (10.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.4750, -107.0967
Weather in Iola now
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Iola weather by the hour
Iola weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Iola.
This week in Iola
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Iola
What is the weather usually like in Iola?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -1°F average low
- 8.8 inprecipitation per year · 224 mm
- 49.6 insnowfall per year · 126 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Iola: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLUE MESA LAKE, CO US (USC00050797), adjusted for the elevation of Iola.
Iola weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Iola through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Iola?
Iola has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -1°F (-18°C).
It gets about 8.8 inches (224 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 50 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Iola 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 Iola
The closest live webcam is Gunnison › West: Curecanti National Recreation Area, 3.9 miles W of Iola.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Iola.
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Questions about Iola
Where is Iola, CO?
Iola is a historical community (former settlement) in Gunnison County, Colorado, 10.6 miles NE of Gunnison.
What county is Iola in?
Iola is in Gunnison County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Iola, CO?
The ZIP code for Iola is 81230.
What is the nearest town to Iola?
Gunnison, 10.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Iola?
Yes. The closest is Gunnison › West: Curecanti National Recreation Area, 3.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Iola?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Iola?
January, with an average low of -1°F (-18°C).
How much does it rain in Iola?
About 8.8 inches (224 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Iola?
Yes, about 50 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Iola?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Iola have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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