Afton, NM
Unincorporated community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Afton is a small unincorporated community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. It is 13.9 miles NE of San Miguel, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88021.
Afton at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Doña Ana County
- ZIP code
- 88021
- Nearest town
- San Miguel (13.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.0728, -106.9436
Weather in Afton now
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Afton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Afton.
This week in Afton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Afton
What is the weather usually like in Afton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 9.1 inprecipitation per year · 232 mm
- 1.0 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Afton: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STATE UNIV, NM US (USC00298535), adjusted for the elevation of Afton.
Afton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Afton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:55 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Afton?
Afton has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 9.1 inches (232 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Afton is March–April and October–November. 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 Afton
The closest live webcam is Las Cruces › East, 18.6 miles NE of Afton.
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Questions about Afton
Where is Afton, NM?
Afton is an unincorporated community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 13.9 miles NE of San Miguel.
What county is Afton in?
Afton is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Afton, NM?
The ZIP code for Afton is 88021.
What is the nearest town to Afton?
San Miguel, 13.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Afton?
Yes. The closest is Las Cruces › East, 18.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Afton?
June, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Afton?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Afton?
About 9.1 inches (232 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Afton?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Afton?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Afton have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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