Colorado Springs and Santa Fe are less than three hours away. Durango, Taos, Pueblo, Gunnison, and many other smaller cities are less than two hours away. In Alamosa, you will enjoy four distinct seasons with over 350 days of sunshine each year. At 7,544 feet in elevation, our summers are pleasantly cool with a July average temperature of 65 degrees. Expect about 8 inches of moisture a year.
Winters can be cold, but are generally very sunny.
In January, temperatures average about 17 degrees. You'll find winter driving conditions to be quite good. Agriculture is the dominant industry in the valley. Lettuce and spinach are also widely grown. Valley farmers also grow high-quality barley.