Buffalo Springs, NM
Unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico
Buffalo Springs is a small unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico. It is 8.4 miles SW of Tohatchi, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87325.
Buffalo Springs at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- McKinley County
- ZIP code
- 87325
- Nearest town
- Tohatchi (8.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.9347, -108.6533
Weather in Buffalo Springs now
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Buffalo Springs weather by the hour
Buffalo Springs weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Buffalo Springs.
This week in Buffalo Springs
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Buffalo Springs
What is the weather usually like in Buffalo Springs?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 16°F average low
- 12.5 inprecipitation per year · 318 mm
- 20.6 insnowfall per year · 52 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Buffalo Springs: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALLUP SAND & GRAVEL, NM US (USC00293428), adjusted for the elevation of Buffalo Springs.
Buffalo Springs weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Buffalo Springs through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Buffalo Springs?
Buffalo Springs has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 12.5 inches (318 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Buffalo Springs 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 Buffalo Springs
The closest live webcam is Tse Bonito, 29.1 miles SW of Buffalo Springs.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Buffalo Springs.
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Questions about Buffalo Springs
Where is Buffalo Springs, NM?
Buffalo Springs is an unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico, 8.4 miles SW of Tohatchi.
What county is Buffalo Springs in?
Buffalo Springs is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Buffalo Springs, NM?
The ZIP code for Buffalo Springs is 87325.
What is the nearest town to Buffalo Springs?
Tohatchi, 8.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Buffalo Springs?
Yes. The closest is Tse Bonito, 29.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Buffalo Springs?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Buffalo Springs?
December, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Buffalo Springs?
About 12.5 inches (318 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Buffalo Springs?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Buffalo Springs?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Buffalo Springs have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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