Mosca, CO
Unincorporated community in Alamosa County, Colorado
Mosca is a small unincorporated community in Alamosa County, Colorado. It is 6.7 miles N of Hooper, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81136.
Mosca at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Alamosa County
- ZIP code
- 81136
- Nearest town
- Hooper (6.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.6483, -105.8733
Weather in Mosca now
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Mosca weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Mosca.
This week in Mosca
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Mosca
What is the weather usually like in Mosca?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 0°F average low
- 7.3 inprecipitation per year · 184 mm
- 30.0 insnowfall per year · 76 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Mosca: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALAMOSA 1E, CO US (USC00050128), adjusted for the elevation of Mosca.
Mosca weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Mosca through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Mosca?
Mosca has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 0°F (-18°C).
It gets about 7.3 inches (184 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 30 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Mosca is May–June and August–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 Mosca
The closest live webcam is Crestone, 25.7 miles N of Mosca.
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Questions about Mosca
Where is Mosca, CO?
Mosca is an unincorporated community in Alamosa County, Colorado, 6.7 miles N of Hooper.
What county is Mosca in?
Mosca is in Alamosa County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Mosca, CO?
The ZIP code for Mosca is 81136.
What is the nearest town to Mosca?
Hooper, 6.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Mosca?
Yes. The closest is Crestone, 25.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Mosca?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Mosca?
January, with an average low of 0°F (-18°C).
How much does it rain in Mosca?
About 7.3 inches (184 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Mosca?
Yes, about 30 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Mosca?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Mosca have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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