Ancho, NM
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Ancho is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 21.2 miles S of Carrizozo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88301.
Ancho at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 88301
- Nearest town
- Carrizozo (21.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.9378, -105.7392
Weather in Ancho now
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Ancho weather by the hour
Ancho weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ancho.
This week in Ancho
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ancho
What is the weather usually like in Ancho?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 16.9 inprecipitation per year · 429 mm
- 27.9 insnowfall per year · 71 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ancho: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CORONA 10SW, NM US (USC00292095), adjusted for the elevation of Ancho.
Ancho weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ancho through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Ancho?
Ancho has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 16.9 inches (429 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ancho 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 Ancho
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 37.5 miles S of Ancho.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ancho.
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Questions about Ancho
Where is Ancho, NM?
Ancho is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico, 21.2 miles S of Carrizozo.
What county is Ancho in?
Ancho is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Ancho, NM?
The ZIP code for Ancho is 88301.
What is the nearest town to Ancho?
Carrizozo, 21.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ancho?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 37.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ancho?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Ancho?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Ancho?
About 16.9 inches (429 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Ancho?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ancho?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ancho have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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