Ancones, NM
Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Ancones is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 3.4 miles S of La Madera, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87539.
Ancones at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- ZIP code
- 87539
- Nearest town
- La Madera (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.4239, -106.0625
Weather in Ancones now
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Ancones weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ancones.
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What is the weather usually like in Ancones?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 11.7 inprecipitation per year · 298 mm
- 23.9 insnowfall per year · 61 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ancones: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EL RITO, NM US (USC00292820), adjusted for the elevation of Ancones.
Ancones weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ancones through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Ancones?
Ancones has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 11.7 inches (298 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ancones 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 Ancones
The closest live webcam is Taos › East: Arroyo Hondo, 16.5 miles NE of Ancones.
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Questions about Ancones
Where is Ancones, NM?
Ancones is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 3.4 miles S of La Madera.
What county is Ancones in?
Ancones is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Ancones, NM?
The ZIP code for Ancones is 87539.
What is the nearest town to Ancones?
La Madera, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ancones?
Yes. The closest is Taos › East: Arroyo Hondo, 16.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ancones?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Ancones?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Ancones?
About 11.7 inches (298 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Ancones?
Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ancones?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ancones have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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