Cerro, NM
Unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico
Cerro is a small unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico. It is 3.0 miles S of Questa, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87519.
Cerro at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Taos County
- ZIP code
- 87519
- Nearest town
- Questa (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.7539, -105.6122
Weather in Cerro now
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Cerro weather by the hour
Cerro weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cerro.
This week in Cerro
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cerro
What is the weather usually like in Cerro?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 13.4 inprecipitation per year · 340 mm
- 61.5 insnowfall per year · 156 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cerro: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CERRO, NM US (USC00291630), adjusted for the elevation of Cerro.
Cerro weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cerro through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Cerro?
Cerro has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 13.4 inches (340 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 62 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Cerro 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 Cerro
The closest live webcam is Taos Ski Valley › South-west: Taos Plaza, 13.7 miles SE of Cerro.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cerro.
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Questions about Cerro
Where is Cerro, NM?
Cerro is an unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico, 3.0 miles S of Questa.
What county is Cerro in?
Cerro is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Cerro, NM?
The ZIP code for Cerro is 87519.
What is the nearest town to Cerro?
Questa, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cerro?
Yes. The closest is Taos Ski Valley › South-west: Taos Plaza, 13.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cerro?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Cerro?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Cerro?
About 13.4 inches (340 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Cerro?
Yes, about 62 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cerro?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cerro have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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