Vulcan, CO
Historical community (former settlement) in Gunnison County, Colorado
Vulcan is a historical community (former settlement) in Gunnison County, Colorado. It is 14.6 miles N of Gunnison, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81230.
Vulcan at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Gunnison County
- ZIP code
- 81230
- Nearest town
- Gunnison (14.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.3456, -107.0008
Weather in Vulcan now
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Vulcan weather by the hour
Vulcan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vulcan.
This week in Vulcan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vulcan
What is the weather usually like in Vulcan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -1°F average low
- 8.8 inprecipitation per year · 224 mm
- 49.6 insnowfall per year · 126 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vulcan: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLUE MESA LAKE, CO US (USC00050797), adjusted for the elevation of Vulcan.
Vulcan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vulcan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Vulcan?
Vulcan has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -1°F (-18°C).
It gets about 8.8 inches (224 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 50 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Vulcan 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 Vulcan
The closest live webcam is Gunnison › West: Curecanti National Recreation Area, 12.3 miles NW of Vulcan.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Vulcan.
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Questions about Vulcan
Where is Vulcan, CO?
Vulcan is a historical community (former settlement) in Gunnison County, Colorado, 14.6 miles N of Gunnison.
What county is Vulcan in?
Vulcan is in Gunnison County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Vulcan, CO?
The ZIP code for Vulcan is 81230.
What is the nearest town to Vulcan?
Gunnison, 14.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vulcan?
Yes. The closest is Gunnison › West: Curecanti National Recreation Area, 12.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vulcan?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Vulcan?
January, with an average low of -1°F (-18°C).
How much does it rain in Vulcan?
About 8.8 inches (224 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Vulcan?
Yes, about 50 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Vulcan?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vulcan have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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