Buena Vista, NM
Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Buena Vista is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 0.8 miles E of Abiquiu, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87537.
Buena Vista at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- ZIP code
- 87537
- Nearest town
- Abiquiu (0.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.2028, -106.3381
Weather in Buena Vista now
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Buena Vista weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Buena Vista.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Buena Vista
What is the weather usually like in Buena Vista?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 10.1 inprecipitation per year · 255 mm
- 10.5 insnowfall per year · 27 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Buena Vista: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ABIQUIU DAM, NM US (USC00290041), adjusted for the elevation of Buena Vista.
Buena Vista weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Buena Vista through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 10.1 inches (255 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Buena Vista is May–June 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 Buena Vista
The closest live webcam is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 18.6 miles SW of Buena Vista.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Buena Vista.
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Questions about Buena Vista
Where is Buena Vista, NM?
Buena Vista is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 0.8 miles E of Abiquiu.
What county is Buena Vista in?
Buena Vista is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Buena Vista, NM?
The ZIP code for Buena Vista is 87537.
What is the nearest town to Buena Vista?
Abiquiu, 0.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Buena Vista?
Yes. The closest is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 18.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Buena Vista?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Buena Vista?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Buena Vista?
About 10.1 inches (255 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Buena Vista?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Buena Vista?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Buena Vista have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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