Arenal, NM
Unincorporated community in Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Arenal is a small unincorporated community in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It is 3.3 miles S of South Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87102.
Arenal at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Bernalillo County
- ZIP code
- 87102
- Nearest town
- South Valley (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.0533, -106.7036
Weather in Arenal now
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Arenal weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Arenal.
This week in Arenal
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Arenal
What is the weather usually like in Arenal?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 9.7 inprecipitation per year · 246 mm
- 6.8 insnowfall per year · 17 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Arenal: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALBUQUERQUE VALLEY, NM US (USC00290231), adjusted for the elevation of Arenal.
Arenal weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Arenal through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Arenal?
Arenal has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 9.7 inches (246 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Arenal is April–May 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 Arenal
The closest live webcam is Albuquerque: KOB-TV City Cam, 2.9 miles NE of Arenal.
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Questions about Arenal
Where is Arenal, NM?
Arenal is an unincorporated community in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 3.3 miles S of South Valley.
What county is Arenal in?
Arenal is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Arenal, NM?
The ZIP code for Arenal is 87102.
What is the nearest town to Arenal?
South Valley, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Arenal?
Yes. The closest is Albuquerque: KOB-TV City Cam, 2.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Arenal?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Arenal?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Arenal?
About 9.7 inches (246 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Arenal?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Arenal?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Arenal have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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