Baca, NM
Historical community (former settlement) in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Baca is a historical community (former settlement) in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 13.6 miles W of Capitan, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88338.
Baca at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 88338
- Nearest town
- Capitan (13.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.5367, -105.3628
Weather in Baca now
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Baca weather by the hour
Baca weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Baca.
This week in Baca
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Baca
What is the weather usually like in Baca?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 16.6 inprecipitation per year · 421 mm
- 27.3 insnowfall per year · 69 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Baca: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAPITAN, NM US (USC00291440), adjusted for the elevation of Baca.
Baca weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Baca through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Baca?
Baca has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 16.6 inches (421 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Baca is May–June and August–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 Baca
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 26.3 miles W of Baca.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Baca.
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Questions about Baca
Where is Baca, NM?
Baca is a historical community (former settlement) in Lincoln County, New Mexico, 13.6 miles W of Capitan.
What county is Baca in?
Baca is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Baca, NM?
The ZIP code for Baca is 88338.
What is the nearest town to Baca?
Capitan, 13.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Baca?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 26.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Baca?
June, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Baca?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Baca?
About 16.6 inches (421 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Baca?
Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Baca?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Baca have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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