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Weather Conditions for Alder, Colorado : Saguache County
Issued: 8:42 am MDT Sep 11, 2026 Latitude: 38.3694429 Longitude: -106.0394601 View on Google Maps

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Sunny on Today Cloudy on Tonight 10% chance of thunderstorms on Saturday 30% chance of thunderstorms on Sunday 50% chance of thunderstorms on Monday 90% chance of thunderstorms on Tuesday 20% chance of thunderstorms on Wednesday Thunderstorms on Thursday
High: 79°F Low: 48°F High: 77°F High: 77°F High: 72°F High: 69°F High: 72°F High: 71°F
Low: 48°F Low: 49°F Low: 47°F Low: 46°F Low: 46°F  
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Current Conditions at
SALIDA MOUNTAIN - (KMYP)
52°
Clear
as of 9:55 AM MDST
Rel. Humidity: 21%
Dew Point: 14°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.67 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
17 MPH
Gust: 31 MPH
290° West
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
SAGUACHE - (K04V)
63°
Clear
as of 9:55 AM MDST
Rel. Humidity: 20%
Dew Point: 21°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.33 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
6 MPH
090° East
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
COTTONWOOD PASS - (K7BM)
66°
Clear
as of 9:55 AM MDST
Rel. Humidity: 13%
Dew Point: 14°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.40 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
3 MPH
210° Southwest
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
GUNNISON - (KGUC)
55°
Clear
as of 9:56 AM MDST
Rel. Humidity: 22%
Dew Point: 18°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.33 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
Calm
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Sunny on Today Today... Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Cloudy on Tonight Tonight... Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

10% chance of thunderstorms Saturday Saturday... A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

Cloudy on Saturday Night Saturday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

30% chance of thunderstorms Sunday Sunday... A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

30% chance of thunderstorms Sunday Night Sunday Night... A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

50% chance of thunderstorms Monday Monday... A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

20% chance of thunderstorms Monday Night Monday Night... A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

90% chance of thunderstorms Tuesday Tuesday... A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

40% chance of thunderstorms Tuesday Night Tuesday Night... A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

20% chance of thunderstorms Wednesday Wednesday... A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

20% chance of rain Wednesday Night Wednesday Night... A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thunderstorms on Thursday Thursday... Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

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Sun Almanac for Alder, Colorado
Astronomical Sunrise 05:12 AM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun is 18° below the horizon and the sky begins to brighten from a completly darkened state.
Nautical Sunrise 05:45 AM?Nautical sunrise (or nautical dawn) is the precise moment when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon in the morning. It marks the beginning of nautical twilight, allowing pilots/mariners to see the horizon.
Civil Sunrise 06:16 AM?Civil sunrise is the moment in the morning when the sun's center is 6° below the horizon. It marks the start of morning civil twilight, providing enough natural light for most, outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes before actual sunrise.
Sunrise 06:43 AM?Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. It marks the end of the twilight phase, often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors.

Daylight: 12 Hours 36 Minutes?Daylight hours are the period of time between local sunrise and sunset, representing the daily portion of sunlight. These hours change in length based on season, Earth's tilt, and latitude.

Sunset 7:19 PM?The sunset is defined in astronomy as the moment the upper limb of the Sun disappears below the horizon. It marks the end of daylight and is often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors. It also signals the beginning of twilight.
Civil Sunset 7:45 PM?Civil sunset (or evening civil twilight) occurs when the center of the sun is 6° below the horizon, marking the end of the brightest twilight phase. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes after sunset, providing enough light for most outdoor activities to continue without artificial light.
Nautical Sunset 8:17 PM?Nautical sunset occurs when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon, marking the end of nautical twilight. This phase, following civil twilight, allows the horizon to remain visible, enabling mariners to take accurate star sights for navigation. The sky is dark, but some ambient light remains
Astronomical Sunset 8:49 PM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun drops to 18° below the horizon. This causes the sky to enter a completly darkened state.

Civil Rise to Set: 13 Hours 29 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 14 Hours 32 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 15 Hours 37 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Alder, Colorado
Moon Phase: New Moon
Moon Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 0.57 Days
Moon is currently above the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 237,342 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Alder:
Next EventEvent TimeIllum

High Moon:01:28 pm Fri0.4%
Moonset:07:29 pm Fri0.8%
Moonrise:08:23 am Sat2.2%
High Moon:02:13 pm Sat3.1%
Moonset:07:54 pm Sat4.0%
New Moon: Wed Aug 12
First Quarter: Wed Aug 19
Full Moon: Fri Aug 28
Last Quarter: Fri Sep 4
New Moon: Thu Sep 10
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