Vanadium, CO
Unincorporated community in San Miguel County, Colorado
Vanadium is a small unincorporated community in San Miguel County, Colorado. It is 2.6 miles NW of Sawpit, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81430.
Vanadium at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- San Miguel County
- ZIP code
- 81430
- Nearest town
- Sawpit (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.9669, -107.9711
Weather in Vanadium now
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Vanadium weather by the hour
Vanadium weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vanadium.
This week in Vanadium
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vanadium
What is the weather usually like in Vanadium?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 0°F average low
- 20.4 inprecipitation per year · 517 mm
- 130.8 insnowfall per year · 332 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vanadium: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TELLURIDE 4WNW, CO US (USC00058204), adjusted for the elevation of Vanadium.
Vanadium weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vanadium through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Vanadium?
Vanadium has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 0°F (-18°C).
It gets about 20.4 inches (517 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 131 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Vanadium 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 Vanadium
The closest live webcam is Mountain Village › South: Telluride Regional Airport - Sunshine Mountain, 4.9 miles SE of Vanadium.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Vanadium.
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Questions about Vanadium
Where is Vanadium, CO?
Vanadium is an unincorporated community in San Miguel County, Colorado, 2.6 miles NW of Sawpit.
What county is Vanadium in?
Vanadium is in San Miguel County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Vanadium, CO?
The ZIP code for Vanadium is 81430.
What is the nearest town to Vanadium?
Sawpit, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vanadium?
Yes. The closest is Mountain Village › South: Telluride Regional Airport - Sunshine Mountain, 4.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vanadium?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Vanadium?
January, with an average low of 0°F (-18°C).
How much does it rain in Vanadium?
About 20.4 inches (517 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Vanadium?
Yes, about 131 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Vanadium?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vanadium have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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