Whitehorn, CO
Unincorporated community in Chaffee County, Colorado
Whitehorn is a small unincorporated community in Chaffee County, Colorado. It is 9.5 miles SW of Smeltertown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81233.
Whitehorn at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Chaffee County
- ZIP code
- 81233
- Nearest town
- Smeltertown (9.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.6439, -105.8778
Weather in Whitehorn now
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Whitehorn weather by the hour
Whitehorn weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whitehorn.
This week in Whitehorn
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitehorn
What is the weather usually like in Whitehorn?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 8.8 inprecipitation per year · 223 mm
- 36.7 insnowfall per year · 93 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whitehorn: 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 Whitehorn.
Whitehorn weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whitehorn through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Whitehorn?
Whitehorn 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 Whitehorn 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 Whitehorn
The closest live webcam is Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ - Colorado, Viewing Cottonwood Pass, 18.3 miles NW of Whitehorn.
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Questions about Whitehorn
Where is Whitehorn, CO?
Whitehorn is an unincorporated community in Chaffee County, Colorado, 9.5 miles SW of Smeltertown.
What county is Whitehorn in?
Whitehorn is in Chaffee County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Whitehorn, CO?
The ZIP code for Whitehorn is 81233.
What is the nearest town to Whitehorn?
Smeltertown, 9.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whitehorn?
Yes. The closest is Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ - Colorado, Viewing Cottonwood Pass, 18.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whitehorn?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Whitehorn?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Whitehorn?
About 8.8 inches (223 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Whitehorn?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Whitehorn?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whitehorn have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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