Wellsville, CO

Unincorporated community in Chaffee County, Colorado

Wellsville is a small unincorporated community in Chaffee County, Colorado. It is 5.7 miles NW of Salida, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81233.

Wellsville at a glance

State
Colorado
County
Chaffee County
ZIP code
81233
Nearest town
Salida (5.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
38.4867, -105.9094

Weather in Wellsville now

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Wellsville weather by the hour

Wellsville weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Wellsville

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wellsville

What is the weather usually like in Wellsville?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°27°49°70°91°43°11°Jan46°15°Feb54°21°Mar60°28°Apr70°35°May82°43°Jun86°49°Jul83°47°Aug77°39°Sep65°29°Oct53°20°Nov43°13°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.3"Jan0.3"Feb0.7"Mar1.1"Apr1.0"May0.5"Jun1.4"Jul1.5"Aug0.7"Sep0.9"Oct0.3"Nov0.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SALIDA, CO US (USC00057370), adjusted for the elevation of Wellsville.

Wellsville weather month by month

January
43° 11°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow
February
46° 15°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
March
54° 21°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.5 in of snow
April
60° 28°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 8.0 in of snow
May
70° 35°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
June
82° 43°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
86° 49°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
83° 47°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
77° 39°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
65° 29°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
November
53° 20°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
December
43° 13°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Wellsville through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:17 AM5:08 PM9 h 50 min
February6:52 AM5:43 PM10 h 50 min
March7:12 AM7:12 PM11 h 59 min
April6:25 AM7:41 PM13 h 15 min
May5:50 AM8:09 PM14 h 19 min
June5:37 AM8:30 PM14 h 53 min
July5:50 AM8:28 PM14 h 38 min
August6:16 AM7:59 PM13 h 42 min
September6:44 AM7:13 PM12 h 29 min
October7:11 AM6:27 PM11 h 15 min
November6:44 AM4:52 PM10 h 7 min
December7:12 AM4:45 PM9 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Wellsville?

Wellsville has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-11°C).

It gets about 8.8 inches (223 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Wellsville 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 Wellsville

The closest live webcam is Poncha Springs: US 285 Poncha Pass Webcam North by CDOT, 10.6 miles SW of Wellsville.

Poncha Springs: US 285 Poncha Pass Webcam North by CDOTPoncha Springs · 10.6 mi SWOn Windy
Poncha Springs: US 285 Poncha Pass Webcam South by CDOTPoncha Springs · 10.6 mi SWOn Windy
Gunnison: Monarch Pass Webcam US50 West by CDOTunknown · 22.5 mi WOn Windy
Gunnison: Monarch Pass Webcam US50 East by CDOTunknown · 22.5 mi WOn Windy
Chaffeeunknown · 23.0 mi WOn Windy
Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ - Colorado, Viewing Cottonwood PassBuena Vista · 26.1 mi NWOn Windy
Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ - Colorado, Viewing Buffalo PeakBuena Vista · 26.1 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Wellsville

Where is Wellsville, CO?

Wellsville is an unincorporated community in Chaffee County, Colorado, 5.7 miles NW of Salida.

What county is Wellsville in?

Wellsville is in Chaffee County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Wellsville, CO?

The ZIP code for Wellsville is 81233.

What is the nearest town to Wellsville?

Salida, 5.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Wellsville?

Yes. The closest is Poncha Springs: US 285 Poncha Pass Webcam North by CDOT, 10.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Wellsville?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Wellsville?

January, with an average low of 11°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Wellsville?

About 8.8 inches (223 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Wellsville?

Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Wellsville?

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

What climate does Wellsville have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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