Air Base City, NM
Unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico
Air Base City is a small unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico. It is 3.3 miles SE of Hobbs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88244.
Air Base City at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lea County
- ZIP code
- 88244
- Nearest town
- Hobbs (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.7697, -103.1947
Weather in Air Base City now
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Air Base City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Air Base City.
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What is the weather usually like in Air Base City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 13.8 inprecipitation per year · 350 mm
- 1.8 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Air Base City: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOBBS, NM US (USC00294026), adjusted for the elevation of Air Base City.
Air Base City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Air Base City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:39 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:21 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 6:46 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Air Base City?
Air Base City has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 13.8 inches (350 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Air Base City 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 Air Base City
The closest live webcam is Wolfforth › West: Marsha Sharp Fwy @ 82nd, 86.7 miles NE of Air Base City.
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Questions about Air Base City
Where is Air Base City, NM?
Air Base City is an unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico, 3.3 miles SE of Hobbs.
What county is Air Base City in?
Air Base City is in Lea County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Air Base City, NM?
The ZIP code for Air Base City is 88244.
What is the nearest town to Air Base City?
Hobbs, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Air Base City?
Yes. The closest is Wolfforth › West: Marsha Sharp Fwy @ 82nd, 86.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Air Base City?
July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Air Base City?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Air Base City?
About 13.8 inches (350 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Air Base City?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Air Base City?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Air Base City have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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