Aurora, NM
Unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico
Aurora is a small unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It is 9.6 miles NE of Villanueva, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87560.
Aurora at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- San Miguel County
- ZIP code
- 87560
- Nearest town
- Villanueva (9.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.1467, -105.4486
Weather in Aurora now
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Aurora weather by the hour
Aurora weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Aurora.
This week in Aurora
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Aurora
What is the weather usually like in Aurora?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 24°F average low
- 17.0 inprecipitation per year · 432 mm
- 25.0 insnowfall per year · 64 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Aurora: April to June and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VILLANUEVA, NM US (USC00299496), adjusted for the elevation of Aurora.
Aurora weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Aurora through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Aurora?
Aurora has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 17.0 inches (432 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Aurora 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 Aurora
The closest live webcam is Moriarty › South-west: Moriarty Municipal Airport, 33.3 miles W of Aurora.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Aurora.
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Questions about Aurora
Where is Aurora, NM?
Aurora is an unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico, 9.6 miles NE of Villanueva.
What county is Aurora in?
Aurora is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Aurora, NM?
The ZIP code for Aurora is 87560.
What is the nearest town to Aurora?
Villanueva, 9.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Aurora?
Yes. The closest is Moriarty › South-west: Moriarty Municipal Airport, 33.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Aurora?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Aurora?
December, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Aurora?
About 17.0 inches (432 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Aurora?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Aurora?
April to June and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Aurora have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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