Mirage, CO

Historical community (former settlement) in Saguache County, Colorado

Mirage is a historical community (former settlement) in Saguache County, Colorado. It is 7.2 miles S of Moffat, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81143.

Mirage at a glance

State
Colorado
County
Saguache County
ZIP code
81143
Nearest town
Moffat (7.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
38.1028, -105.8639

Weather in Mirage now

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Mirage weather by the hour

Mirage weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Mirage

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Mirage

What is the weather usually like in Mirage?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

4°25°46°66°87°33°9°Jan38°15°Feb49°22°Mar57°28°Apr67°36°May78°45°Jun82°50°Jul79°48°Aug72°42°Sep60°31°Oct45°19°Nov33°10°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.5"Feb1.0"Mar1.1"Apr1.1"May0.8"Jun2.1"Jul1.9"Aug1.2"Sep0.9"Oct0.7"Nov0.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CRESTONE 2 SE, CO US (USC00051964), adjusted for the elevation of Mirage.

Mirage weather month by month

January
33° 9°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 8.0 in of snow
February
38° 15°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.7 in of snow
March
49° 22°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.3 in of snow
April
57° 28°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.8 in of snow
May
67° 36°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
June
78° 45°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
82° 50°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
79° 48°F
1.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
72° 42°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
60° 31°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.9 in of snow
November
45° 19°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.0 in of snow
December
33° 10°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 9.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Mirage through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM5:09 PM9 h 52 min
February6:51 AM5:43 PM10 h 51 min
March7:12 AM7:11 PM11 h 59 min
April6:25 AM7:40 PM13 h 14 min
May5:50 AM8:08 PM14 h 17 min
June5:38 AM8:29 PM14 h 51 min
July5:51 AM8:27 PM14 h 35 min
August6:17 AM7:58 PM13 h 40 min
September6:44 AM7:12 PM12 h 28 min
October7:11 AM6:27 PM11 h 16 min
November6:43 AM4:52 PM10 h 9 min
December7:11 AM4:46 PM9 h 35 min

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

What is the weather like in Mirage?

Mirage has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C).

It gets about 12.4 inches (316 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 59 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Mirage 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 Mirage

The closest live webcam is Crestone, 11.6 miles SE of Mirage.

CrestoneCrestone · 11.6 mi SEOn Windy
Poncha Springs: US 285 Poncha Pass Webcam North by CDOTPoncha Springs · 25.2 mi NWOn Windy
Poncha Springs: US 285 Poncha Pass Webcam South by CDOTPoncha Springs · 25.2 mi NWOn Windy
Gunnison: Monarch Pass Webcam US50 West by CDOTunknown · 37.0 mi NWOn Windy
Gunnison: Monarch Pass Webcam US50 East by CDOTunknown · 37.0 mi NWOn Windy
Chaffeeunknown · 38.1 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Mirage

Where is Mirage, CO?

Mirage is a historical community (former settlement) in Saguache County, Colorado, 7.2 miles S of Moffat.

What county is Mirage in?

Mirage is in Saguache County, Colorado.

What is the ZIP code of Mirage, CO?

The ZIP code for Mirage is 81143.

What is the nearest town to Mirage?

Moffat, 7.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Mirage?

Yes. The closest is Crestone, 11.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Mirage?

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

What is the coldest month in Mirage?

January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).

How much does it rain in Mirage?

About 12.4 inches (316 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Mirage?

Yes, about 59 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Mirage?

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

What climate does Mirage have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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