Alexander Place, NM

Unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico

Alexander Place is a small unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico. It is 3.8 miles NW of Torreon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87061.

Alexander Place at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Torrance County
ZIP code
87061
Nearest town
Torreon (3.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
34.6861, -106.2536

Weather in Alexander Place now

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Alexander Place weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alexander Place.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alexander Place

What is the weather usually like in Alexander Place?

Dfb
Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°33°53°73°93°46°18°Jan51°23°Feb58°27°Mar66°32°Apr76°41°May87°50°Jun88°55°Jul85°53°Aug79°46°Sep68°35°Oct55°25°Nov47°19°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan0.7"Feb1.1"Mar1.0"Apr1.1"May1.2"Jun2.8"Jul2.6"Aug2.1"Sep1.4"Oct0.9"Nov1.2"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOUNTAINAIR 8NW, NM US (USC00295968), adjusted for the elevation of Alexander Place.

Alexander Place weather month by month

January
46° 18°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.1 in of snow
February
51° 23°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.1 in of snow
March
58° 27°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
April
66° 32°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow
May
76° 41°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
June
87° 50°F
1.2 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
88° 55°F
2.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 53°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 46°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
68° 35°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
November
55° 25°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow
December
47° 19°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 13.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Alexander Place through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:10 AM5:18 PM10 h 8 min
February6:48 AM5:49 PM11 h 0 min
March7:13 AM7:13 PM12 h 0 min
April6:31 AM7:38 PM13 h 6 min
May6:00 AM8:02 PM14 h 1 min
June5:50 AM8:21 PM14 h 31 min
July6:02 AM8:20 PM14 h 17 min
August6:24 AM7:54 PM13 h 29 min
September6:47 AM7:13 PM12 h 26 min
October7:09 AM6:31 PM11 h 22 min
November6:37 AM5:01 PM10 h 23 min
December7:03 AM4:57 PM9 h 53 min

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

What is the weather like in Alexander Place?

Alexander Place has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 17.0 inches (431 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Alexander Place 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 Alexander Place

The closest live webcam is Moriarty › South-west: Moriarty Municipal Airport, 25.0 miles NE of Alexander Place.

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Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alexander Place.

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Questions about Alexander Place

Where is Alexander Place, NM?

Alexander Place is an unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico, 3.8 miles NW of Torreon.

What county is Alexander Place in?

Alexander Place is in Torrance County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Alexander Place, NM?

The ZIP code for Alexander Place is 87061.

What is the nearest town to Alexander Place?

Torreon, 3.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Alexander Place?

Yes. The closest is Moriarty › South-west: Moriarty Municipal Airport, 25.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Alexander Place?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Alexander Place?

January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Alexander Place?

About 17.0 inches (431 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Alexander Place?

Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Alexander Place?

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

What climate does Alexander Place have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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