Copper City, NM
Historical community (former settlement) in Sandoval County, New Mexico
Copper City is a historical community (former settlement) in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It is 3.3 miles W of Cuba, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87027.
Copper City at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Sandoval County
- ZIP code
- 87027
- Nearest town
- Cuba (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.0019, -106.9117
Weather in Copper City now
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Copper City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Copper City.
This week in Copper City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Copper City
What is the weather usually like in Copper City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 12.8 inprecipitation per year · 325 mm
- 34.1 insnowfall per year · 87 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Copper City: April to June and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CUBA, NM US (USC00292241), adjusted for the elevation of Copper City.
Copper City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Copper City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Copper City?
Copper City has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 12.8 inches (325 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 34 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Copper City is April to June and 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 Copper City
The closest live webcam is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 23.8 miles E of Copper City.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Copper City.
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Questions about Copper City
Where is Copper City, NM?
Copper City is a historical community (former settlement) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, 3.3 miles W of Cuba.
What county is Copper City in?
Copper City is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Copper City, NM?
The ZIP code for Copper City is 87027.
What is the nearest town to Copper City?
Cuba, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Copper City?
Yes. The closest is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 23.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Copper City?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Copper City?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Copper City?
About 12.8 inches (325 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Copper City?
Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Copper City?
April to June and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Copper City have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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