Apache, NM
Unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico
Apache is a small unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico. It is 12.7 miles S of Bent, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88341.
Apache at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Otero County
- ZIP code
- 88341
- Nearest town
- Bent (12.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.3253, -105.9022
Weather in Apache now
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Apache weather by the hour
Apache weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Apache.
This week in Apache
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Apache
What is the weather usually like in Apache?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 22.0 inprecipitation per year · 559 mm
- 26.2 insnowfall per year · 67 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Apache: April to June and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RUIDOSO, NM US (USC00297649), adjusted for the elevation of Apache.
Apache weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Apache through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Apache?
Apache has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 22.0 inches (559 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Apache is April to June and 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 Apache
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 8.3 miles NE of Apache.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Apache.
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Questions about Apache
Where is Apache, NM?
Apache is an unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico, 12.7 miles S of Bent.
What county is Apache in?
Apache is in Otero County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Apache, NM?
The ZIP code for Apache is 88341.
What is the nearest town to Apache?
Bent, 12.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Apache?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 8.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Apache?
June, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Apache?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Apache?
About 22.0 inches (559 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Apache?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Apache?
April to June and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Apache have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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