Rosita, CO
Unincorporated community in Custer County, Colorado
Rosita is a small unincorporated community in Custer County, Colorado. It is 4.1 miles NW of Silver Cliff, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81252.
Rosita at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Custer County
- ZIP code
- 81252
- Nearest town
- Silver Cliff (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 38.0972, -105.3356
Weather in Rosita now
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Rosita weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rosita.
This week in Rosita
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rosita
What is the weather usually like in Rosita?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 8°F average low
- 13.6 inprecipitation per year · 345 mm
- 84.3 insnowfall per year · 214 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rosita: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WESTCLIFFE, CO US (USC00058931), adjusted for the elevation of Rosita.
Rosita weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rosita through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Rosita?
Rosita has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 13.6 inches (345 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 84 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rosita 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 Rosita
The closest live webcam is Crestone, 21.1 miles W of Rosita.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rosita.
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Questions about Rosita
Where is Rosita, CO?
Rosita is an unincorporated community in Custer County, Colorado, 4.1 miles NW of Silver Cliff.
What county is Rosita in?
Rosita is in Custer County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Rosita, CO?
The ZIP code for Rosita is 81252.
What is the nearest town to Rosita?
Silver Cliff, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rosita?
Yes. The closest is Crestone, 21.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rosita?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Rosita?
December, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Rosita?
About 13.6 inches (345 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Rosita?
Yes, about 84 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rosita?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rosita have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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