Atarque, NM
Unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico
Atarque is a small unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico. It is 6.0 miles S of Fence Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87315.
Atarque at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Cibola County
- ZIP code
- 87315
- Nearest town
- Fence Lake (6.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 34.7364, -108.7025
Weather in Atarque now
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Atarque weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Atarque.
This week in Atarque
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Atarque
What is the weather usually like in Atarque?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 15°F average low
- 12.6 inprecipitation per year · 320 mm
- 23.3 insnowfall per year · 59 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Atarque: April to June and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FENCE LAKE, NM US (USC00293180), adjusted for the elevation of Atarque.
Atarque weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Atarque through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Atarque?
Atarque has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 12.6 inches (320 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is May. Snow is common: about 23 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Atarque 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 Atarque
The closest live webcam is Pie Town: New Mexico - Observatory, 44.3 miles SE of Atarque.
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Questions about Atarque
Where is Atarque, NM?
Atarque is an unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico, 6.0 miles S of Fence Lake.
What county is Atarque in?
Atarque is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Atarque, NM?
The ZIP code for Atarque is 87315.
What is the nearest town to Atarque?
Fence Lake, 6.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Atarque?
Yes. The closest is Pie Town: New Mexico - Observatory, 44.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Atarque?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Atarque?
December, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Atarque?
About 12.6 inches (320 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Atarque?
Yes, about 23 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Atarque?
April to June and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Atarque have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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