Iron City, CO
Historical community (former settlement) in Chaffee County, Colorado
Iron City is a historical community (former settlement) in Chaffee County, Colorado. It is 11.3 miles S of Garfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81236.
Iron City at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Chaffee County
- ZIP code
- 81236
- Nearest town
- Garfield (11.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.7086, -106.3375
Weather in Iron City now
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Iron City weather by the hour
Iron City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Iron City.
This week in Iron City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Iron City
What is the weather usually like in Iron City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 9.9 inprecipitation per year · 252 mm
- 49.3 insnowfall per year · 125 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Iron City: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUENA VISTA 2S, CO US (USC00051071), adjusted for the elevation of Iron City.
Iron City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Iron City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Iron City?
Iron City 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 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 9.9 inches (252 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 49 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Iron City 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 Iron City
The closest live webcam is Chaffee, 13.5 miles S of Iron City.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Iron City.
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Questions about Iron City
Where is Iron City, CO?
Iron City is a historical community (former settlement) in Chaffee County, Colorado, 11.3 miles S of Garfield.
What county is Iron City in?
Iron City is in Chaffee County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Iron City, CO?
The ZIP code for Iron City is 81236.
What is the nearest town to Iron City?
Garfield, 11.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Iron City?
Yes. The closest is Chaffee, 13.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Iron City?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Iron City?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Iron City?
About 9.9 inches (252 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Iron City?
Yes, about 49 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Iron City?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Iron City have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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