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Weather Conditions for Buena Vista, Colorado : Chaffee County
Issued: 6:41 am MDT Aug 31, 2026 Latitude: 38.8422178 Longitude: -106.1311288 View on Google Maps

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60% chance of thunderstorms on Today 70% chance of thunderstorms on Tonight 10% chance of thunderstorms on Tuesday Sunny on Wednesday Sunny on Thursday 30% chance of thunderstorms on Friday 20% chance of thunderstorms on Saturday Mostly Sunny on Sunday
High: 76°F Low: 48°F High: 78°F High: 79°F High: 81°F High: 81°F High: 81°F High: 81°F
Low: 45°F Low: 45°F Low: 46°F Low: 48°F Low: 49°F  
Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Sunny Sunny Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Mostly Sunny
Current Conditions at
COTTONWOOD PASS - (K7BM)
61°
Clear
as of 8:15 AM MDST
Rel. Humidity: 48%
Dew Point: 41°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.47 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
9 MPH
270° West
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
SALIDA MOUNTAIN - (KMYP)
46°
Feels like 38°F
Clear
as of 8:15 AM MDST
Rel. Humidity: 75%
Dew Point: 39°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.73 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
22 MPH
310° Northwest
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
LEADVILLE - (KLXV)
43°
Clear
as of 7:53 AM MDST
Rel. Humidity: 70%
Dew Point: 34°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.50 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
Calm
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
WILKERSON PASS - (K4BM)
54°
Clear
as of 8:15 AM MDST
Rel. Humidity: 50%
Dew Point: 36°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.60 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
5 MPH
200° South
Cloud Level(s): Clear
60% chance of thunderstorms Today Today... A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

70% chance of thunderstorms Tonight Tonight... Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

10% chance of thunderstorms Tuesday Tuesday... A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Mostly Clear on Tuesday Night Tuesday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunny on Wednesday Wednesday... Sunny, with a high near 79. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Mostly Clear on Wednesday Night Wednesday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Sunny on Thursday Thursday... Sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Cloudy on Thursday Night Thursday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

30% chance of thunderstorms Friday Friday... A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

Mostly Cloudy on Friday Night Friday Night... Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

20% chance of thunderstorms Saturday Saturday... A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Mostly Cloudy on Saturday Night Saturday Night... Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph.

Mostly Sunny on Sunday Sunday... Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

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Sun Almanac for Buena Vista, Colorado
Astronomical Sunrise 05:14 AM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun is 18° below the horizon and the sky begins to brighten from a completly darkened state.
Nautical Sunrise 05:46 AM?Nautical sunrise (or nautical dawn) is the precise moment when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon in the morning. It marks the beginning of nautical twilight, allowing pilots/mariners to see the horizon.
Civil Sunrise 06:18 AM?Civil sunrise is the moment in the morning when the sun's center is 6° below the horizon. It marks the start of morning civil twilight, providing enough natural light for most, outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes before actual sunrise.
Sunrise 06:45 AM?Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. It marks the end of the twilight phase, often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors.

Daylight: 12 Hours 31 Minutes?Daylight hours are the period of time between local sunrise and sunset, representing the daily portion of sunlight. These hours change in length based on season, Earth's tilt, and latitude.

Sunset 7:16 PM?The sunset is defined in astronomy as the moment the upper limb of the Sun disappears below the horizon. It marks the end of daylight and is often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors. It also signals the beginning of twilight.
Civil Sunset 7:43 PM?Civil sunset (or evening civil twilight) occurs when the center of the sun is 6° below the horizon, marking the end of the brightest twilight phase. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes after sunset, providing enough light for most outdoor activities to continue without artificial light.
Nautical Sunset 8:14 PM?Nautical sunset occurs when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon, marking the end of nautical twilight. This phase, following civil twilight, allows the horizon to remain visible, enabling mariners to take accurate star sights for navigation. The sky is dark, but some ambient light remains
Astronomical Sunset 8:47 PM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun drops to 18° below the horizon. This causes the sky to enter a completly darkened state.

Civil Rise to Set: 13 Hours 25 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 14 Hours 28 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 15 Hours 33 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Buena Vista, Colorado
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7%
Moon Age: 2.53 Days
Moon is currently below the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 243,098 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Buena Vista:
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Moonrise:09:30 am Sun6.7%
High Moon:02:58 pm Sun7.9%
Moonset:08:19 pm Sun9.2%
New Moon: Thu Sep 10
First Quarter: Fri Sep 18
Full Moon: Sat Sep 26
Last Quarter: Sat Oct 3
New Moon: Sat Oct 10
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