Alire, NM
Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Alire is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 8.7 miles E of Canjilon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87518.
Alire at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- ZIP code
- 87518
- Nearest town
- Canjilon (8.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.4764, -106.5803
Weather in Alire now
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Alire weather by the hour
Alire weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alire.
This week in Alire
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alire
What is the weather usually like in Alire?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 9°F average low
- 14.1 inprecipitation per year · 359 mm
- 35.7 insnowfall per year · 91 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alire: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EL VADO DAM, NM US (USC00292837), adjusted for the elevation of Alire.
Alire weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alire through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Alire?
Alire has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C).
It gets about 14.1 inches (359 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alire 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 Alire
The closest live webcam is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 35.9 miles S of Alire.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alire.
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Questions about Alire
Where is Alire, NM?
Alire is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 8.7 miles E of Canjilon.
What county is Alire in?
Alire is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Alire, NM?
The ZIP code for Alire is 87518.
What is the nearest town to Alire?
Canjilon, 8.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alire?
Yes. The closest is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 35.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alire?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Alire?
January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Alire?
About 14.1 inches (359 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Alire?
Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alire?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alire have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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