Alcatraz, NM
Unincorporated community in San Juan County, New Mexico
Alcatraz is a small unincorporated community in San Juan County, New Mexico. It is 0.9 miles NW of Blanco, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87410.
Alcatraz at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- San Juan County
- ZIP code
- 87410
- Nearest town
- Blanco (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.7564, -107.7564
Weather in Alcatraz now
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Alcatraz weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alcatraz.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alcatraz
What is the weather usually like in Alcatraz?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 12.1 inprecipitation per year · 307 mm
- 7.7 insnowfall per year · 20 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alcatraz: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NAVAJO DAM, NM US (USC00296061), adjusted for the elevation of Alcatraz.
Alcatraz weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alcatraz through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Alcatraz?
Alcatraz has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 12.1 inches (307 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alcatraz is May–June and September–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 Alcatraz
The closest live webcam is Farmington › South-east: Education Drive - Golden Circle, 23.2 miles W of Alcatraz.
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Questions about Alcatraz
Where is Alcatraz, NM?
Alcatraz is an unincorporated community in San Juan County, New Mexico, 0.9 miles NW of Blanco.
What county is Alcatraz in?
Alcatraz is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Alcatraz, NM?
The ZIP code for Alcatraz is 87410.
What is the nearest town to Alcatraz?
Blanco, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alcatraz?
Yes. The closest is Farmington › South-east: Education Drive - Golden Circle, 23.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alcatraz?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Alcatraz?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Alcatraz?
About 12.1 inches (307 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Alcatraz?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alcatraz?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alcatraz have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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