Arkansas Junction, NM

Unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico

Arkansas Junction is a small unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico. It is 6.6 miles SE of Monument, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88240.

Arkansas Junction at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Lea County
ZIP code
88240
Nearest town
Monument (6.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
32.6967, -103.3506

Weather in Arkansas Junction now

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Arkansas Junction weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Arkansas Junction.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Arkansas Junction

What is the weather usually like in Arkansas Junction?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°44°62°81°99°58°30°Jan63°34°Feb71°40°Mar79°46°Apr86°56°May94°65°Jun92°68°Jul93°67°Aug86°61°Sep79°50°Oct66°39°Nov58°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.5"Feb0.7"Mar0.9"Apr1.3"May1.7"Jun2.5"Jul2.3"Aug2.2"Sep1.0"Oct0.6"Nov0.6"Dec

Best time to visit Arkansas Junction: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOBBS 13W, NM US (USC00294030), adjusted for the elevation of Arkansas Junction.

Arkansas Junction weather month by month

January
58° 30°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
February
63° 34°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
March
71° 40°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
79° 46°F
0.9 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
86° 56°F
1.3 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
94° 65°F
1.7 in of rain · 3 wet days
July
92° 68°F
2.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
93° 67°F
2.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
86° 61°F
2.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
79° 50°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
66° 39°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
58° 31°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Arkansas Junction through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:54 AM5:11 PM10 h 17 min
February6:34 AM5:40 PM11 h 5 min
March7:01 AM7:02 PM12 h 0 min
April6:22 AM7:24 PM13 h 2 min
May5:53 AM7:46 PM13 h 53 min
June5:43 AM8:04 PM14 h 20 min
July5:55 AM8:03 PM14 h 8 min
August6:15 AM7:39 PM13 h 23 min
September6:36 AM7:00 PM12 h 24 min
October6:56 AM6:21 PM11 h 25 min
November6:22 AM4:53 PM10 h 31 min
December6:46 AM4:50 PM10 h 3 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Arkansas Junction?

Arkansas Junction has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 14.8 inches (375 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Arkansas Junction is March–April and October–November. 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 Arkansas Junction

The closest live webcam is Wolfforth › West: Marsha Sharp Fwy @ 82nd, 96.9 miles NE of Arkansas Junction.

Wolfforth › West: Marsha Sharp Fwy @ 82ndWolfforth · 96.9 mi NEOn Windy
Lubbock › East: Marsha Sharp Fwy @ UplandLubbock · 98.3 mi NEOn Windy
Lubbock › West: Spur 327 @ MilwaukeeLubbock · 99.4 mi NEOn Windy
Lubbock › East: Marsha Sharp Fwy @ MilwukeeLubbock · 99.6 mi NEOn Windy
Lubbock › West: Spur 327 @ FrankfordLubbock · 100.2 mi NEOn Windy
Lubbock › East: Loop 289 @ Spur 327Lubbock · 100.6 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Arkansas Junction.

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Questions about Arkansas Junction

Where is Arkansas Junction, NM?

Arkansas Junction is an unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico, 6.6 miles SE of Monument.

What county is Arkansas Junction in?

Arkansas Junction is in Lea County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Arkansas Junction, NM?

The ZIP code for Arkansas Junction is 88240.

What is the nearest town to Arkansas Junction?

Monument, 6.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Arkansas Junction?

Yes. The closest is Wolfforth › West: Marsha Sharp Fwy @ 82nd, 96.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Arkansas Junction?

June, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).

What is the coldest month in Arkansas Junction?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Arkansas Junction?

About 14.8 inches (375 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Arkansas Junction?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Arkansas Junction?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Arkansas Junction have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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