Saint Elmo, CO
Historical community (former settlement) in Chaffee County, Colorado
Saint Elmo is a historical community (former settlement) in Chaffee County, Colorado. It is 11.2 miles S of Garfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81236.
Saint Elmo at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Chaffee County
- ZIP code
- 81236
- Nearest town
- Garfield (11.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.7047, -106.3475
Weather in Saint Elmo now
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Saint Elmo weather by the hour
Saint Elmo weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Saint Elmo.
This week in Saint Elmo
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Saint Elmo
What is the weather usually like in Saint Elmo?
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 Saint Elmo: 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 Saint Elmo.
Saint Elmo weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo?
Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo
The closest live webcam is Chaffee, 13.3 miles S of Saint Elmo.
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Questions about Saint Elmo
Where is Saint Elmo, CO?
Saint Elmo is a historical community (former settlement) in Chaffee County, Colorado, 11.2 miles S of Garfield.
What county is Saint Elmo in?
Saint Elmo is in Chaffee County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Saint Elmo, CO?
The ZIP code for Saint Elmo is 81236.
What is the nearest town to Saint Elmo?
Garfield, 11.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Saint Elmo?
Yes. The closest is Chaffee, 13.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Saint Elmo?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Saint Elmo?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Saint Elmo?
About 9.9 inches (252 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Saint Elmo?
Yes, about 49 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Saint Elmo?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Saint Elmo have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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