Chloride, NM
Unincorporated community in Sierra County, New Mexico
Chloride is a small unincorporated community in Sierra County, New Mexico. It is 1.7 miles E of Winston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87943.
Chloride at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Sierra County
- ZIP code
- 87943
- Nearest town
- Winston (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.3386, -107.6772
Weather in Chloride now
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Chloride weather by the hour
Chloride weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Chloride.
This week in Chloride
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Chloride
What is the weather usually like in Chloride?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 89°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 19°F average low
- 13.9 inprecipitation per year · 353 mm
- 9.6 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Chloride: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WINSTON, NM US (USC00299806), adjusted for the elevation of Chloride.
Chloride weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Chloride through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Chloride?
Chloride has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 13.9 inches (353 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Chloride is April–May 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 Chloride
The closest live webcam is Socorro: NRAO Very Large Array, 51.0 miles N of Chloride.
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Questions about Chloride
Where is Chloride, NM?
Chloride is an unincorporated community in Sierra County, New Mexico, 1.7 miles E of Winston.
What county is Chloride in?
Chloride is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Chloride, NM?
The ZIP code for Chloride is 87943.
What is the nearest town to Chloride?
Winston, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Chloride?
Yes. The closest is Socorro: NRAO Very Large Array, 51.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Chloride?
June, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Chloride?
December, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Chloride?
About 13.9 inches (353 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Chloride?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Chloride?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Chloride have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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