Cienega, NM
Historical community (former settlement) in Otero County, New Mexico
Cienega is a historical community (former settlement) in Otero County, New Mexico. It is 10.0 miles SW of Dell City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 79837.
Cienega at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Otero County
- ZIP code
- 79837
- Nearest town
- Dell City (10.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.0514, -105.0997
Weather in Cienega now
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Cienega weather by the hour
Cienega weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cienega.
This week in Cienega
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cienega
What is the weather usually like in Cienega?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 97°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 10.9 inprecipitation per year · 277 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cienega: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DELL CITY 5SSW, TX US (USC00412354), adjusted for the elevation of Cienega.
Cienega weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cienega through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| December | 6:52 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Cienega?
Cienega has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 10.9 inches (277 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Cienega is March–April and October–November. 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 Cienega
The closest live webcam is Hudspeth › East: US 62/180 @ RM 1111, 25.5 miles SW of Cienega.
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Map of Cienega, NM
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Questions about Cienega
Where is Cienega, NM?
Cienega is a historical community (former settlement) in Otero County, New Mexico, 10.0 miles SW of Dell City.
What county is Cienega in?
Cienega is in Otero County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Cienega, NM?
The ZIP code for Cienega is 79837.
What is the nearest town to Cienega?
Dell City, 10.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cienega?
Yes. The closest is Hudspeth › East: US 62/180 @ RM 1111, 25.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cienega?
June, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Cienega?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Cienega?
About 10.9 inches (277 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Cienega?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cienega?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cienega have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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