Muleshoe, CO
Unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado
Muleshoe is a small unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado. It is 11.0 miles SE of La Veta, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81133.
Muleshoe at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Huerfano County
- ZIP code
- 81133
- Nearest town
- La Veta (11.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.5897, -105.1819
Weather in Muleshoe now
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Muleshoe weather by the hour
Muleshoe weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Muleshoe.
This week in Muleshoe
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Muleshoe
What is the weather usually like in Muleshoe?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 13.6 inprecipitation per year · 346 mm
- 51.2 insnowfall per year · 130 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Muleshoe: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHEEP MTN, CO US (USC00057572), adjusted for the elevation of Muleshoe.
Muleshoe weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Muleshoe through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Muleshoe?
Muleshoe 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 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 13.6 inches (346 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 51 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Muleshoe 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 Muleshoe
The closest live webcam is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 17.7 miles SW of Muleshoe.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Muleshoe.
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Questions about Muleshoe
Where is Muleshoe, CO?
Muleshoe is an unincorporated community in Huerfano County, Colorado, 11.0 miles SE of La Veta.
What county is Muleshoe in?
Muleshoe is in Huerfano County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Muleshoe, CO?
The ZIP code for Muleshoe is 81133.
What is the nearest town to Muleshoe?
La Veta, 11.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Muleshoe?
Yes. The closest is Fort Garland › South: Colorado 159, 17.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Muleshoe?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Muleshoe?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Muleshoe?
About 13.6 inches (346 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Muleshoe?
Yes, about 51 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Muleshoe?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Muleshoe have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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