Pittsburg, CO

Unincorporated community in Gunnison County, Colorado

Pittsburg is a small unincorporated community in Gunnison County, Colorado. It is 6.2 miles SE of Mount Crested Butte, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81225.

Pittsburg at a glance

State
Colorado
County
Gunnison County
ZIP code
81225
Nearest town
Mount Crested Butte (6.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
38.9522, -107.0619

Weather in Pittsburg now

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Pittsburg weather by the hour

Pittsburg weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pittsburg

What is the weather usually like in Pittsburg?

Dfc
Subarctic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-12°11°35°58°81°26°-7°Jan29°-2°Feb38°7°Mar47°19°Apr58°29°May70°34°Jun76°40°Jul74°38°Aug66°31°Sep54°22°Oct39°9°Nov27°-4°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.7"Jan2.5"Feb2.1"Mar2.0"Apr1.5"May0.9"Jun2.0"Jul2.0"Aug1.9"Sep1.7"Oct2.0"Nov2.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CRESTED BUTTE, CO US (USC00051959), adjusted for the elevation of Pittsburg.

Pittsburg weather month by month

January
26° -7°F
2.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 42.2 in of snow
February
29° -2°F
2.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 35.2 in of snow
March
38° 7°F
2.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 29.1 in of snow
April
47° 19°F
2.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 19.4 in of snow
May
58° 29°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.7 in of snow
June
70° 34°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
July
76° 40°F
2.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
74° 38°F
2.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
66° 31°F
1.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
October
54° 22°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 8.5 in of snow
November
39° 9°F
2.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 25.3 in of snow
December
27° -4°F
2.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 35.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Pittsburg through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:11 PM9 h 48 min
February6:57 AM5:47 PM10 h 49 min
March7:17 AM7:16 PM11 h 59 min
April6:29 AM7:46 PM13 h 17 min
May5:53 AM8:15 PM14 h 21 min
June5:40 AM8:37 PM14 h 56 min
July5:53 AM8:34 PM14 h 40 min
August6:20 AM8:04 PM13 h 43 min
September6:48 AM7:18 PM12 h 29 min
October7:16 AM6:31 PM11 h 14 min
November6:49 AM4:55 PM10 h 5 min
December7:18 AM4:48 PM9 h 30 min

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

What is the weather like in Pittsburg?

Pittsburg has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -7°F (-21°C).

It gets about 23.8 inches (604 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 203 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg

The closest live webcam is Mount Crested Butte › North-west: Snodgrass Mountain, 4.6 miles SE of Pittsburg.

Mount Crested Butte › North-west: Snodgrass MountainMount Crested Butte · 4.6 mi SEOn Windy
Mount Crested Butte: Mount OwenMount Crested Butte · 5.0 mi SEOn Windy
Mount Crested Butte › North-west: Snodgrass TrailheadMount Crested Butte · 5.1 mi SEOn Windy
Mount Crested Butte: Gothic MountainMount Crested Butte · 5.1 mi SEOn Windy
Mount Crested Butte: East RiverMount Crested Butte · 5.5 mi EOn Windy
Mount Crested Butte: Crested Butte Mountain ResortMount Crested Butte · 6.3 mi SEOn Windy
Mount Crested Butte: Butte & Co - Crested Butte Mountain Resort BaseMount Crested Butte · 6.4 mi SEOn Windy
Mount Crested Butte: Snodgrass MountainMount Crested Butte · 6.7 mi SEOn Windy
Crested Butte › West: Elk AvenueCrested Butte · 6.9 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Pittsburg

Where is Pittsburg, CO?

Pittsburg is an unincorporated community in Gunnison County, Colorado, 6.2 miles SE of Mount Crested Butte.

What county is Pittsburg in?

Pittsburg is in Gunnison County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Pittsburg, CO?

The ZIP code for Pittsburg is 81225.

What is the nearest town to Pittsburg?

Mount Crested Butte, 6.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Pittsburg?

Yes. The closest is Mount Crested Butte › North-west: Snodgrass Mountain, 4.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Pittsburg?

July, with an average high of 76°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Pittsburg?

January, with an average low of -7°F (-21°C).

How much does it rain in Pittsburg?

About 23.8 inches (604 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Pittsburg?

Yes, about 203 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Pittsburg?

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

What climate does Pittsburg have?

Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).

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