Sneffels, CO
Unincorporated community in San Miguel County, Colorado
Sneffels is a small unincorporated community in San Miguel County, Colorado. It is 4.5 miles SW of Telluride, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81427.
Sneffels at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- San Miguel County
- ZIP code
- 81427
- Nearest town
- Telluride (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.9753, -107.7492
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Sneffels weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sneffels.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sneffels
What is the weather usually like in Sneffels?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 23.6 inprecipitation per year · 600 mm
- 126.4 insnowfall per year · 321 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sneffels: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OURAY, CO US (USC00056203), adjusted for the elevation of Sneffels.
Sneffels weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sneffels through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sneffels?
Sneffels has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 23.6 inches (600 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 126 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sneffels 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 Sneffels
The closest live webcam is Ouray: Red Mountain Pass Webcam 2.2 miles North US550 Webcam North by CDOT, 5.4 miles NE of Sneffels.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sneffels.
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Questions about Sneffels
Where is Sneffels, CO?
Sneffels is an unincorporated community in San Miguel County, Colorado, 4.5 miles SW of Telluride.
What county is Sneffels in?
Sneffels is in San Miguel County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Sneffels, CO?
The ZIP code for Sneffels is 81427.
What is the nearest town to Sneffels?
Telluride, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sneffels?
Yes. The closest is Ouray: Red Mountain Pass Webcam 2.2 miles North US550 Webcam North by CDOT, 5.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sneffels?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Sneffels?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Sneffels?
About 23.6 inches (600 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sneffels?
Yes, about 126 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sneffels?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sneffels have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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