Alvarado, NM
Unincorporated community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Alvarado is a small unincorporated community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. It is 11.8 miles SW of Chaparral, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88081.
Alvarado at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Doña Ana County
- ZIP code
- 88081
- Nearest town
- Chaparral (11.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.1364, -106.2367
Weather in Alvarado now
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Alvarado weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alvarado.
This week in Alvarado
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alvarado
What is the weather usually like in Alvarado?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 97°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 12.4 inprecipitation per year · 315 mm
- 1.9 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alvarado: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OROGRANDE, NM US (USC00296435), adjusted for the elevation of Alvarado.
Alvarado weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alvarado through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:52 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Alvarado?
Alvarado has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 12.4 inches (315 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alvarado 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 Alvarado
The closest live webcam is El Paso › North: US-54 @ State Line, 10.7 miles SW of Alvarado.
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Questions about Alvarado
Where is Alvarado, NM?
Alvarado is an unincorporated community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 11.8 miles SW of Chaparral.
What county is Alvarado in?
Alvarado is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Alvarado, NM?
The ZIP code for Alvarado is 88081.
What is the nearest town to Alvarado?
Chaparral, 11.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alvarado?
Yes. The closest is El Paso › North: US-54 @ State Line, 10.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alvarado?
June, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Alvarado?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Alvarado?
About 12.4 inches (315 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Alvarado?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alvarado?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alvarado have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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