Arabela, NM
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Arabela is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 24.7 miles W of Capitan, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88351.
Arabela at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 88351
- Nearest town
- Capitan (24.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.5869, -105.1728
Weather in Arabela now
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Arabela weather by the hour
Arabela weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Arabela.
This week in Arabela
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Arabela
What is the weather usually like in Arabela?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 26°F average low
- 14.2 inprecipitation per year · 360 mm
- 12.4 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Arabela: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PICACHO, NM US (USC00296804), adjusted for the elevation of Arabela.
Arabela weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Arabela through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:46 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Arabela?
Arabela has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 14.2 inches (360 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Arabela is March to May and 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 Arabela
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 37.8 miles W of Arabela.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Arabela.
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Questions about Arabela
Where is Arabela, NM?
Arabela is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico, 24.7 miles W of Capitan.
What county is Arabela in?
Arabela is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Arabela, NM?
The ZIP code for Arabela is 88351.
What is the nearest town to Arabela?
Capitan, 24.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Arabela?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 37.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Arabela?
June, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Arabela?
December, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Arabela?
About 14.2 inches (360 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Arabela?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Arabela?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Arabela have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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