Apodaca, NM
Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Apodaca is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 2.1 miles SW of Dixon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87531.
Apodaca at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- ZIP code
- 87531
- Nearest town
- Dixon (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.1986, -105.8617
Weather in Apodaca now
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Apodaca weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Apodaca.
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What is the weather usually like in Apodaca?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 11.1 inprecipitation per year · 282 mm
- 10.7 insnowfall per year · 27 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Apodaca: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALCALDE, NM US (USC00290245), adjusted for the elevation of Apodaca.
Apodaca weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Apodaca through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Apodaca?
Apodaca has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 11.1 inches (282 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Apodaca is May–June 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 Apodaca
The closest live webcam is Taos: SMU-in-Taos at Fort Burgwin, 16.7 miles E of Apodaca.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Apodaca.
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Questions about Apodaca
Where is Apodaca, NM?
Apodaca is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 2.1 miles SW of Dixon.
What county is Apodaca in?
Apodaca is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Apodaca, NM?
The ZIP code for Apodaca is 87531.
What is the nearest town to Apodaca?
Dixon, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Apodaca?
Yes. The closest is Taos: SMU-in-Taos at Fort Burgwin, 16.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Apodaca?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Apodaca?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Apodaca?
About 11.1 inches (282 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Apodaca?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Apodaca?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Apodaca have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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