Mesita, CO

Unincorporated community in Costilla County, Colorado

Mesita is a small unincorporated community in Costilla County, Colorado. It is 7.9 miles N of San Acacio, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81138.

Mesita at a glance

State
Colorado
County
Costilla County
ZIP code
81138
Nearest town
San Acacio (7.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
37.0983, -105.6014

Weather in Mesita now

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Mesita weather by the hour

Mesita weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Mesita

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Mesita

What is the weather usually like in Mesita?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

1°23°44°66°87°37°6°Jan41°12°Feb52°23°Mar58°27°Apr68°35°May79°42°Jun82°48°Jul79°47°Aug74°39°Sep63°28°Oct49°18°Nov39°9°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.5"Feb0.4"Mar0.6"Apr0.7"May0.8"Jun1.5"Jul1.3"Aug1.0"Sep0.9"Oct0.5"Nov0.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAN LUIS 1 S, CO US (USC00057430), adjusted for the elevation of Mesita.

Mesita weather month by month

January
37° 6°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
February
41° 12°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
52° 23°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
April
58° 27°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
68° 35°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
79° 42°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
82° 48°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
79° 47°F
1.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
74° 39°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
63° 28°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
49° 18°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
39° 9°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Mesita through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:13 AM5:10 PM9 h 57 min
February6:49 AM5:43 PM10 h 54 min
March7:11 AM7:10 PM11 h 59 min
April6:26 AM7:38 PM13 h 12 min
May5:52 AM8:05 PM14 h 12 min
June5:40 AM8:25 PM14 h 45 min
July5:53 AM8:23 PM14 h 30 min
August6:18 AM7:55 PM13 h 37 min
September6:43 AM7:11 PM12 h 27 min
October7:09 AM6:27 PM11 h 17 min
November6:40 AM4:53 PM10 h 13 min
December7:07 AM4:48 PM9 h 40 min

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

What is the weather like in Mesita?

Mesita has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-14°C).

It gets about 9.0 inches (229 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is March.

The best time to visit Mesita 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 Mesita

The closest live webcam is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 24.6 miles N of Mesita.

Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159Fort Garland · 24.6 mi NOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley › South-west: Taos PlazaTaos Ski Valley · 35.6 mi SOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley › South-west: Lower Base DriveTaos Ski Valley · 35.8 mi SOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley › North-west: Bobcat PassTaos Ski Valley · 35.8 mi SOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley › SouthTaos Ski Valley · 35.8 mi SOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley: Poco RoadTaos Ski Valley · 36.4 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Mesita

Where is Mesita, CO?

Mesita is an unincorporated community in Costilla County, Colorado, 7.9 miles N of San Acacio.

What county is Mesita in?

Mesita is in Costilla County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Mesita, CO?

The ZIP code for Mesita is 81138.

What is the nearest town to Mesita?

San Acacio, 7.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Mesita?

Yes. The closest is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 24.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Mesita?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Mesita?

January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in Mesita?

About 9.0 inches (229 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Mesita?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Mesita?

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

What climate does Mesita have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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