Pactolus, CO
Unincorporated community in Gilpin County, Colorado
Pactolus is a small unincorporated community in Gilpin County, Colorado. It is 2.7 miles W of Rollinsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 80471.
Pactolus at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Gilpin County
- ZIP code
- 80471
- Nearest town
- Rollinsville (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 39.9178, -105.4639
Weather in Pactolus now
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Pactolus weather by the hour
Pactolus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pactolus.
This week in Pactolus
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pactolus
What is the weather usually like in Pactolus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 73°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 25.8 inprecipitation per year · 656 mm
- 194.7 insnowfall per year · 495 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Pactolus: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COAL CREEK CANYON, CO US (USC00051681), adjusted for the elevation of Pactolus.
Pactolus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pactolus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Pactolus?
Pactolus has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 73°F (23°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).
It gets about 25.8 inches (656 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 195 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Pactolus 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 Pactolus
The closest live webcam is Saint Anton Highlands › West, 4.8 miles N of Pactolus.
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Questions about Pactolus
Where is Pactolus, CO?
Pactolus is an unincorporated community in Gilpin County, Colorado, 2.7 miles W of Rollinsville.
What county is Pactolus in?
Pactolus is in Gilpin County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Pactolus, CO?
The ZIP code for Pactolus is 80471.
What is the nearest town to Pactolus?
Rollinsville, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pactolus?
Yes. The closest is Saint Anton Highlands › West, 4.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pactolus?
July, with an average high of 73°F (23°C).
What is the coldest month in Pactolus?
February, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Pactolus?
About 25.8 inches (656 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Pactolus?
Yes, about 195 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pactolus?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pactolus have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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