Agua Zarca, NM

Unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico

Agua Zarca is a small unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It is 4.2 miles NE of Las Vegas, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87565.

Agua Zarca at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
San Miguel County
ZIP code
87565
Nearest town
Las Vegas (4.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
35.5633, -105.2714

Weather in Agua Zarca now

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Agua Zarca weather by the hour

Agua Zarca weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Agua Zarca

What is the weather usually like in Agua Zarca?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°27°48°69°90°50°11°Jan53°14°Feb60°20°Mar67°28°Apr75°36°May85°45°Jun85°51°Jul84°50°Aug79°42°Sep69°29°Oct59°19°Nov50°11°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.4"Feb0.6"Mar0.7"Apr1.5"May1.4"Jun3.2"Jul3.1"Aug2.4"Sep1.7"Oct0.6"Nov0.7"Dec

Best time to visit Agua Zarca: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAS VEGAS WWTP, NM US (USC00294862), adjusted for the elevation of Agua Zarca.

Agua Zarca weather month by month

January
50° 11°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
February
53° 14°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
March
60° 20°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow
April
67° 28°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
May
75° 36°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
85° 45°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
July
85° 51°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
84° 50°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
79° 42°F
2.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
69° 29°F
1.7 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
November
59° 19°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow
December
50° 11°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Agua Zarca through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:08 AM5:12 PM10 h 4 min
February6:45 AM5:44 PM10 h 58 min
March7:09 AM7:09 PM11 h 59 min
April6:26 AM7:35 PM13 h 8 min
May5:54 AM8:00 PM14 h 5 min
June5:43 AM8:19 PM14 h 36 min
July5:55 AM8:18 PM14 h 22 min
August6:19 AM7:51 PM13 h 32 min
September6:42 AM7:09 PM12 h 26 min
October7:06 AM6:27 PM11 h 20 min
November6:35 AM4:55 PM10 h 20 min
December7:01 AM4:50 PM9 h 48 min

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

What is the weather like in Agua Zarca?

Agua Zarca has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).

It gets about 16.7 inches (425 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Agua Zarca is May–June and August–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 Agua Zarca

The closest live webcam is Rio en Medio, 33.5 miles NW of Agua Zarca.

Rio en Mediounknown · 33.5 mi NWOn Windy
Vaditounknown · 43.6 mi NOn Windy
Taos: SMU-in-Taos at Fort BurgwinTaos · 52.1 mi NOn Windy
Santa Rosa › West: Blue HoleSanta Rosa · 54.7 mi SEOn Windy
Angel Fire › EastAngel Fire · 56.2 mi NOn Windy
Angel Fire › North: Resort - New Mexico, United StatesAngel Fire · 56.2 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Agua Zarca.

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Questions about Agua Zarca

Where is Agua Zarca, NM?

Agua Zarca is an unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico, 4.2 miles NE of Las Vegas.

What county is Agua Zarca in?

Agua Zarca is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Agua Zarca, NM?

The ZIP code for Agua Zarca is 87565.

What is the nearest town to Agua Zarca?

Las Vegas, 4.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Agua Zarca?

Yes. The closest is Rio en Medio, 33.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Agua Zarca?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Agua Zarca?

January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Agua Zarca?

About 16.7 inches (425 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Agua Zarca?

Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Agua Zarca?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Agua Zarca have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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