Shavano, CO

Historical community (former settlement) in Chaffee County, Colorado

Shavano is a historical community (former settlement) in Chaffee County, Colorado. It is 3.7 miles S of Garfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81227.

Shavano at a glance

State
Colorado
County
Chaffee County
ZIP code
81227
Nearest town
Garfield (3.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
38.6028, -106.2897

Weather in Shavano now

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Shavano weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shavano

What is the weather usually like in Shavano?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-10°14°39°63°87°33°-5°Jan37°-3°Feb45°9°Mar54°20°Apr65°26°May76°31°Jun82°39°Jul79°37°Aug73°28°Sep61°17°Oct46°8°Nov34°-4°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.3"Jan1.3"Feb1.2"Mar1.5"Apr1.2"May0.8"Jun1.6"Jul1.6"Aug1.3"Sep1.0"Oct0.9"Nov1.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SARGENTS, CO US (USC00057460), adjusted for the elevation of Shavano.

Shavano weather month by month

January
33° -5°F
1.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 21.5 in of snow
February
37° -3°F
1.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 19.0 in of snow
March
45° 9°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 14.6 in of snow
April
54° 20°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 12.1 in of snow
May
65° 26°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
June
76° 31°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
July
82° 39°F
1.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
79° 37°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
73° 28°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
October
61° 17°F
1.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow
November
46° 8°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 11.8 in of snow
December
34° -4°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 19.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Shavano through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:09 PM9 h 49 min
February6:54 AM5:44 PM10 h 50 min
March7:14 AM7:13 PM11 h 59 min
April6:27 AM7:43 PM13 h 16 min
May5:51 AM8:11 PM14 h 20 min
June5:38 AM8:32 PM14 h 54 min
July5:51 AM8:30 PM14 h 38 min
August6:18 AM8:00 PM13 h 42 min
September6:45 AM7:14 PM12 h 29 min
October7:13 AM6:28 PM11 h 15 min
November6:46 AM4:53 PM10 h 7 min
December7:14 AM4:46 PM9 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Shavano?

Shavano has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -5°F (-21°C).

It gets about 14.7 inches (375 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 105 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Shavano 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 Shavano

The closest live webcam is Chaffee, 6.6 miles S of Shavano.

Chaffeeunknown · 6.6 mi SOn Windy
Gunnison: Monarch Pass Webcam US50 West by CDOTunknown · 7.6 mi SOn Windy
Gunnison: Monarch Pass Webcam US50 East by CDOTunknown · 7.6 mi SOn Windy
Poncha Springs: US 285 Poncha Pass Webcam North by CDOTPoncha Springs · 16.6 mi SEOn Windy
Poncha Springs: US 285 Poncha Pass Webcam South by CDOTPoncha Springs · 16.6 mi SEOn Windy
Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ - Colorado, Viewing Cottonwood PassBuena Vista · 17.6 mi NEOn Windy
Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ - Colorado, Viewing Buffalo PeakBuena Vista · 17.6 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Shavano

Where is Shavano, CO?

Shavano is a historical community (former settlement) in Chaffee County, Colorado, 3.7 miles S of Garfield.

What county is Shavano in?

Shavano is in Chaffee County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Shavano, CO?

The ZIP code for Shavano is 81227.

What is the nearest town to Shavano?

Garfield, 3.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shavano?

Yes. The closest is Chaffee, 6.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shavano?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Shavano?

January, with an average low of -5°F (-21°C).

How much does it rain in Shavano?

About 14.7 inches (375 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Shavano?

Yes, about 105 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Shavano?

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

What climate does Shavano have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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