Anchor, NM
Historical community (former settlement) in Taos County, New Mexico
Anchor is a historical community (former settlement) in Taos County, New Mexico. It is 5.7 miles SW of Red River, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87558.
Anchor at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Taos County
- ZIP code
- 87558
- Nearest town
- Red River (5.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.7628, -105.3389
Weather in Anchor now
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Anchor weather by the hour
Anchor weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Anchor.
This week in Anchor
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Anchor
What is the weather usually like in Anchor?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 75°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 22.0 inprecipitation per year · 560 mm
- 156.7 insnowfall per year · 398 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Anchor: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RED RIVER, NM US (USC00297323), adjusted for the elevation of Anchor.
Anchor weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Anchor through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Anchor?
Anchor has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 22.0 inches (560 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 157 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Anchor is June to 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 Anchor
The closest live webcam is Taos Ski Valley › North-west: Bobcat Pass, 12.7 miles SW of Anchor.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Anchor.
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Questions about Anchor
Where is Anchor, NM?
Anchor is a historical community (former settlement) in Taos County, New Mexico, 5.7 miles SW of Red River.
What county is Anchor in?
Anchor is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Anchor, NM?
The ZIP code for Anchor is 87558.
What is the nearest town to Anchor?
Red River, 5.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Anchor?
Yes. The closest is Taos Ski Valley › North-west: Bobcat Pass, 12.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Anchor?
July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Anchor?
January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Anchor?
About 22.0 inches (560 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Anchor?
Yes, about 157 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Anchor?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Anchor have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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