Acme, NM

Unincorporated community in Chaves County, New Mexico

Acme is a small unincorporated community in Chaves County, New Mexico. It is 19.1 miles SW of Roswell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88201.

Acme at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Chaves County
ZIP code
88201
Nearest town
Roswell (19.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
33.5922, -104.3281

Weather in Acme now

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Acme weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Acme.

This week in Acme

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Acme

What is the weather usually like in Acme?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°37°59°80°101°56°21°Jan62°26°Feb70°32°Mar78°41°Apr87°50°May95°60°Jun96°64°Jul94°63°Aug87°55°Sep77°42°Oct65°29°Nov56°21°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.3"Jan0.4"Feb0.6"Mar0.6"Apr1.5"May1.4"Jun2.3"Jul1.7"Aug1.8"Sep1.5"Oct0.5"Nov0.5"Dec

Best time to visit Acme: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BITTER LAKES WL REFUGE, NM US (USC00290992), adjusted for the elevation of Acme.

Acme weather month by month

January
56° 21°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
February
62° 26°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
March
70° 32°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
78° 41°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
87° 50°F
1.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
95° 60°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
July
96° 64°F
2.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
94° 63°F
1.7 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
87° 55°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
77° 42°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
November
65° 29°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
December
56° 21°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Acme through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:00 AM5:13 PM10 h 13 min
February6:39 AM5:43 PM11 h 3 min
March7:05 AM7:06 PM12 h 0 min
April6:25 AM7:29 PM13 h 4 min
May5:55 AM7:52 PM13 h 57 min
June5:45 AM8:10 PM14 h 25 min
July5:57 AM8:09 PM14 h 12 min
August6:18 AM7:44 PM13 h 26 min
September6:39 AM7:05 PM12 h 25 min
October7:01 AM6:24 PM11 h 23 min
November6:27 AM4:55 PM10 h 27 min
December6:53 AM4:52 PM9 h 59 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Acme?

Acme has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 96°F (35°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).

It gets about 13.3 inches (337 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Acme is March to May and October. 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 Acme

The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 85.2 miles W of Acme.

Ruidoso: Ski ApacheRuidoso · 85.2 mi WOn Windy
Clovis › South: Farmers' Electric Cooperative, Inc. - Barry Elementary School - Townsgate PlazaClovis · 86.6 mi NEOn Windy
Cloudcroft › South-west: Burro AvenueCloudcroft · 92.7 mi SWOn Windy
Santa Rosa › West: Blue HoleSanta Rosa · 95.2 mi NOn Windy
Moriarty › South-west: Moriarty Municipal AirportMoriarty · 135.4 mi NWOn Windy
Gruhlkey › East: IH40 @ CaprockGruhlkey · 144.7 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Acme.

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Questions about Acme

Where is Acme, NM?

Acme is an unincorporated community in Chaves County, New Mexico, 19.1 miles SW of Roswell.

What county is Acme in?

Acme is in Chaves County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Acme, NM?

The ZIP code for Acme is 88201.

What is the nearest town to Acme?

Roswell, 19.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Acme?

Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 85.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Acme?

July, with an average high of 96°F (35°C).

What is the coldest month in Acme?

December, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Acme?

About 13.3 inches (337 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Acme?

Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Acme?

March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Acme have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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