Ambrosia Lake, NM

Unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico

Ambrosia Lake is a small unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico. It is 8.0 miles SW of Haystack, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87045.

Ambrosia Lake at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
McKinley County
ZIP code
87045
Nearest town
Haystack (8.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
35.4189, -107.8211

Weather in Ambrosia Lake now

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Ambrosia Lake weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ambrosia Lake.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ambrosia Lake

What is the weather usually like in Ambrosia Lake?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

9°31°53°75°97°50°15°Jan56°17°Feb64°23°Mar70°31°Apr80°39°May90°48°Jun92°55°Jul89°53°Aug83°45°Sep73°32°Oct60°21°Nov50°14°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.4"Feb0.5"Mar0.4"Apr0.5"May0.5"Jun1.7"Jul1.8"Aug1.2"Sep0.8"Oct0.6"Nov0.6"Dec

Best time to visit Ambrosia Lake: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRANTS AP, NM US (USC00293682), adjusted for the elevation of Ambrosia Lake.

Ambrosia Lake weather month by month

January
50° 15°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
February
56° 17°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
March
64° 23°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
April
70° 31°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
May
80° 39°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
90° 48°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
92° 55°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
89° 53°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
83° 45°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
73° 32°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
60° 21°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
December
50° 14°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Ambrosia Lake through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:18 AM5:23 PM10 h 5 min
February6:55 AM5:54 PM10 h 58 min
March7:20 AM7:20 PM12 h 0 min
April6:36 AM7:45 PM13 h 8 min
May6:05 AM8:10 PM14 h 5 min
June5:54 AM8:29 PM14 h 35 min
July6:06 AM8:28 PM14 h 21 min
August6:29 AM8:01 PM13 h 32 min
September6:53 AM7:19 PM12 h 26 min
October7:16 AM6:37 PM11 h 20 min
November6:45 AM5:06 PM10 h 20 min
December7:11 AM5:01 PM9 h 49 min

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

What is the weather like in Ambrosia Lake?

Ambrosia Lake has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).

It gets about 9.7 inches (246 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Ambrosia Lake is April–May 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 Ambrosia Lake

The closest live webcam is Albuquerque: KOB-TV City Cam, 69.2 miles E of Ambrosia Lake.

Albuquerque: KOB-TV City CamAlbuquerque · 69.2 mi EOn Windy
LuptonLupton · 69.7 mi WOn Windy
Albuquerque › East: Albuquerque International SunportAlbuquerque · 72.4 mi EOn Windy
South Valley › SouthSouth Valley · 72.6 mi EOn Windy
Pie Town: New Mexico - ObservatoryPie Town · 79.4 mi SOn Windy
Socorro: NRAO Very Large Arrayunknown · 93.6 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ambrosia Lake.

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Questions about Ambrosia Lake

Where is Ambrosia Lake, NM?

Ambrosia Lake is an unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico, 8.0 miles SW of Haystack.

What county is Ambrosia Lake in?

Ambrosia Lake is in McKinley County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Ambrosia Lake, NM?

The ZIP code for Ambrosia Lake is 87045.

What is the nearest town to Ambrosia Lake?

Haystack, 8.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ambrosia Lake?

Yes. The closest is Albuquerque: KOB-TV City Cam, 69.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ambrosia Lake?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Ambrosia Lake?

December, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Ambrosia Lake?

About 9.7 inches (246 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Ambrosia Lake?

Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Ambrosia Lake?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Ambrosia Lake have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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