Iris, CO
Unincorporated community in Gunnison County, Colorado
Iris is a small unincorporated community in Gunnison County, Colorado. It is 10.5 miles NW of Gunnison, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81230.
Iris at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Gunnison County
- ZIP code
- 81230
- Nearest town
- Gunnison (10.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.4161, -106.8283
Weather in Iris now
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Iris weather by the hour
Iris weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Iris.
This week in Iris
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Iris
What is the weather usually like in Iris?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -4°F average low
- 10.6 inprecipitation per year · 270 mm
- 54.3 insnowfall per year · 138 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Iris: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COCHETOPA CREEK, CO US (USC00051713), adjusted for the elevation of Iris.
Iris weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Iris through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Iris?
Iris has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -4°F (-20°C).
It gets about 10.6 inches (270 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 54 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Iris 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 Iris
The closest live webcam is Gunnison › East: East Tomichi Avenue, 10.0 miles NW of Iris.
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Questions about Iris
Where is Iris, CO?
Iris is an unincorporated community in Gunnison County, Colorado, 10.5 miles NW of Gunnison.
What county is Iris in?
Iris is in Gunnison County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Iris, CO?
The ZIP code for Iris is 81230.
What is the nearest town to Iris?
Gunnison, 10.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Iris?
Yes. The closest is Gunnison › East: East Tomichi Avenue, 10.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Iris?
July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Iris?
January, with an average low of -4°F (-20°C).
How much does it rain in Iris?
About 10.6 inches (270 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Iris?
Yes, about 54 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Iris?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Iris have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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