Vernal, CO
Unincorporated community in Ouray County, Colorado
Vernal is a small unincorporated community in Ouray County, Colorado. It is 5.1 miles SE of Colona, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81403.
Vernal at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Ouray County
- ZIP code
- 81403
- Nearest town
- Colona (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.3897, -107.8286
Weather in Vernal now
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Vernal weather by the hour
Vernal weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vernal.
This week in Vernal
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vernal
What is the weather usually like in Vernal?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 9.3 inprecipitation per year · 237 mm
- 21.5 insnowfall per year · 55 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vernal: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONTROSE #2, CO US (USC00055722), adjusted for the elevation of Vernal.
Vernal weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vernal through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Vernal?
Vernal has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 9.3 inches (237 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Vernal is May–June and September–October. 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 Vernal
The closest live webcam is Montrose: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Gunnison Point Webcam, 6.7 miles NW of Vernal.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Vernal.
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Questions about Vernal
Where is Vernal, CO?
Vernal is an unincorporated community in Ouray County, Colorado, 5.1 miles SE of Colona.
What county is Vernal in?
Vernal is in Ouray County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Vernal, CO?
The ZIP code for Vernal is 81403.
What is the nearest town to Vernal?
Colona, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vernal?
Yes. The closest is Montrose: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Gunnison Point Webcam, 6.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vernal?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Vernal?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Vernal?
About 9.3 inches (237 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Vernal?
Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Vernal?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vernal have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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