Rio Blanco, CO

Unincorporated community in Garfield County, Colorado

Rio Blanco is a small unincorporated community in Garfield County, Colorado. It is 16.7 miles SE of Rifle, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81650.

Rio Blanco at a glance

State
Colorado
County
Garfield County
ZIP code
81650
Nearest town
Rifle (16.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
39.7378, -107.9447

Weather in Rio Blanco now

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Rio Blanco weather by the hour

Rio Blanco weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rio Blanco

What is the weather usually like in Rio Blanco?

Dfb
Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

5°27°49°71°93°37°10°Jan42°15°Feb55°22°Mar62°28°Apr72°37°May83°45°Jun88°52°Jul85°49°Aug78°41°Sep64°29°Oct49°20°Nov37°11°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan0.8"Feb0.9"Mar1.2"Apr1.3"May0.8"Jun1.2"Jul1.3"Aug1.4"Sep1.4"Oct0.7"Nov0.7"Dec

Best time to visit Rio Blanco: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RIFLE 3ENE, CO US (USC00057033), adjusted for the elevation of Rio Blanco.

Rio Blanco weather month by month

January
37° 10°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 6.9 in of snow
February
42° 15°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 5.5 in of snow
March
55° 22°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
April
62° 28°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
May
72° 37°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
83° 45°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
88° 52°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
85° 49°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
78° 41°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
64° 29°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
November
49° 20°F
0.7 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
December
37° 11°F
0.7 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rio Blanco through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:29 AM5:13 PM9 h 43 min
February7:02 AM5:49 PM10 h 47 min
March7:21 AM7:20 PM11 h 58 min
April6:32 AM7:51 PM13 h 19 min
May5:55 AM8:21 PM14 h 25 min
June5:41 AM8:43 PM15 h 1 min
July5:55 AM8:40 PM14 h 45 min
August6:22 AM8:09 PM13 h 46 min
September6:51 AM7:21 PM12 h 30 min
October7:21 AM6:33 PM11 h 12 min
November6:55 AM4:57 PM10 h 2 min
December7:24 AM4:49 PM9 h 25 min

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

What is the weather like in Rio Blanco?

Rio Blanco has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).

It gets about 12.8 inches (324 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rio Blanco is May–June and August–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 Rio Blanco

The closest live webcam is Rio Blanco: Webcam CO-13 North Webcam by CDOT, 1.3 miles N of Rio Blanco.

Rio Blanco: Webcam CO-13 North Webcam by CDOTunknown · 1.3 mi NOn Windy
Rio Blanco: Webcam CO-13 South Webcam by CDOTunknown · 3.0 mi SOn Windy
Garfield County: Douglas Pass Webcam CO-139 Webcam North by CDOTunknown · 46.7 mi WOn Windy
Garfield County: Douglas Pass Webcam CO-139 Webcam South by CDOTunknown · 46.7 mi WOn Windy
Snowmass Village › South: Mount SoprisSnowmass Village · 62.3 mi SEOn Windy
Snowmass Village › South-east: Sams Knob RoadSnowmass Village · 64.3 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rio Blanco.

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Questions about Rio Blanco

Where is Rio Blanco, CO?

Rio Blanco is an unincorporated community in Garfield County, Colorado, 16.7 miles SE of Rifle.

What county is Rio Blanco in?

Rio Blanco is in Garfield County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Rio Blanco, CO?

The ZIP code for Rio Blanco is 81650.

What is the nearest town to Rio Blanco?

Rifle, 16.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rio Blanco?

Yes. The closest is Rio Blanco: Webcam CO-13 North Webcam by CDOT, 1.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rio Blanco?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Rio Blanco?

January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Rio Blanco?

About 12.8 inches (324 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Rio Blanco?

Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rio Blanco?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rio Blanco have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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