Vastine, CO

Unincorporated community in Rio Grande County, Colorado

Vastine is a small unincorporated community in Rio Grande County, Colorado. It is 4.7 miles SW of Monte Vista, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81144.

Vastine at a glance

State
Colorado
County
Rio Grande County
ZIP code
81144
Nearest town
Monte Vista (4.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
37.6344, -106.1028

Weather in Vastine now

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Vastine weather by the hour

Vastine weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vastine

What is the weather usually like in Vastine?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-1°21°42°64°85°32°4°Jan38°10°Feb49°20°Mar58°27°Apr67°36°May76°42°Jun80°48°Jul78°46°Aug73°40°Sep61°29°Oct46°17°Nov33°5°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.1"Jan0.3"Feb0.3"Mar0.5"Apr0.6"May0.6"Jun1.3"Jul1.2"Aug0.7"Sep0.6"Oct0.5"Nov0.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CENTER 4 SSW, CO US (USC00051458), adjusted for the elevation of Vastine.

Vastine weather month by month

January
32° 4°F
0.1 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow
February
38° 10°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow
March
49° 20°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 5.5 in of snow
April
58° 27°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
May
67° 36°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
June
76° 42°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
80° 48°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
78° 46°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
73° 40°F
0.7 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
61° 29°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
November
46° 17°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
December
33° 5°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 6.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Vastine through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM5:11 PM9 h 54 min
February6:51 AM5:44 PM10 h 53 min
March7:13 AM7:12 PM11 h 59 min
April6:27 AM7:41 PM13 h 13 min
May5:53 AM8:08 PM14 h 15 min
June5:40 AM8:29 PM14 h 48 min
July5:53 AM8:27 PM14 h 33 min
August6:19 AM7:58 PM13 h 39 min
September6:45 AM7:13 PM12 h 28 min
October7:11 AM6:28 PM11 h 16 min
November6:43 AM4:54 PM10 h 11 min
December7:10 AM4:48 PM9 h 37 min

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

What is the weather like in Vastine?

Vastine has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-15°C).

It gets about 7.2 inches (183 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Vastine 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 Vastine

The closest live webcam is Crestone, 33.2 miles NE of Vastine.

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

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Questions about Vastine

Where is Vastine, CO?

Vastine is an unincorporated community in Rio Grande County, Colorado, 4.7 miles SW of Monte Vista.

What county is Vastine in?

Vastine is in Rio Grande County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Vastine, CO?

The ZIP code for Vastine is 81144.

What is the nearest town to Vastine?

Monte Vista, 4.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Vastine?

Yes. The closest is Crestone, 33.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Vastine?

July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Vastine?

January, with an average low of 4°F (-15°C).

How much does it rain in Vastine?

About 7.2 inches (183 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Vastine?

Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Vastine?

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

What climate does Vastine have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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