Vallecito, CO
Unincorporated community in La Plata County, Colorado
Vallecito is a small unincorporated community in La Plata County, Colorado. It is 9.7 miles S of Bayfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81122.
Vallecito at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- La Plata County
- ZIP code
- 81122
- Nearest town
- Bayfield (9.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.3753, -107.5833
Weather in Vallecito now
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Vallecito weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vallecito.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vallecito
What is the weather usually like in Vallecito?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 25.8 inprecipitation per year · 654 mm
- 84.9 insnowfall per year · 216 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vallecito: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VALLECITO DAM, CO US (USC00058582), adjusted for the elevation of Vallecito.
Vallecito weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vallecito through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Vallecito?
Vallecito has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 25.8 inches (654 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 85 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Vallecito 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 Vallecito
The closest live webcam is Durango, 11.7 miles W of Vallecito.
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Questions about Vallecito
Where is Vallecito, CO?
Vallecito is an unincorporated community in La Plata County, Colorado, 9.7 miles S of Bayfield.
What county is Vallecito in?
Vallecito is in La Plata County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Vallecito, CO?
The ZIP code for Vallecito is 81122.
What is the nearest town to Vallecito?
Bayfield, 9.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vallecito?
Yes. The closest is Durango, 11.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vallecito?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Vallecito?
January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Vallecito?
About 25.8 inches (654 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Vallecito?
Yes, about 85 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Vallecito?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vallecito have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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