Akela, NM
Unincorporated community in Luna County, New Mexico
Akela is a small unincorporated community in Luna County, New Mexico. It is 15.8 miles W of Pecan Park, the nearest town.
Akela at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Luna County
- Nearest town
- Pecan Park (15.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.2458, -107.4050
Weather in Akela now
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Akela weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Akela.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Akela
What is the weather usually like in Akela?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 9.3 inprecipitation per year · 237 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Akela: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DEMING MUNI AP, NM US (USW00023078), adjusted for the elevation of Akela.
Akela weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Akela through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Akela?
Akela has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 9.3 inches (237 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is May.
The best time to visit Akela 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 Akela
The closest live webcam is Las Cruces › East, 36.5 miles E of Akela.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Akela.
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Questions about Akela
Where is Akela, NM?
Akela is an unincorporated community in Luna County, New Mexico, 15.8 miles W of Pecan Park.
What county is Akela in?
Akela is in Luna County, New Mexico.
What is the nearest town to Akela?
Pecan Park, 15.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Akela?
Yes. The closest is Las Cruces › East, 36.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Akela?
June, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Akela?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Akela?
About 9.3 inches (237 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Akela?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Akela?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Akela have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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