Copperton, NM
Unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico
Copperton is a small unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico. It is 9.4 miles N of Las Tusas, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87005.
Copperton at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Cibola County
- ZIP code
- 87005
- Nearest town
- Las Tusas (9.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.1461, -108.1494
Weather in Copperton now
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Copperton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Copperton.
This week in Copperton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Copperton
What is the weather usually like in Copperton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 12.3 inprecipitation per year · 311 mm
- 30.6 insnowfall per year · 78 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Copperton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station THOREAU 12 SE, NM US (USC00298834), adjusted for the elevation of Copperton.
Copperton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Copperton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Copperton?
Copperton has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 12.3 inches (311 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Copperton 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 Copperton
The closest live webcam is Lupton, 53.1 miles W of Copperton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Copperton.
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Questions about Copperton
Where is Copperton, NM?
Copperton is an unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico, 9.4 miles N of Las Tusas.
What county is Copperton in?
Copperton is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Copperton, NM?
The ZIP code for Copperton is 87005.
What is the nearest town to Copperton?
Las Tusas, 9.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Copperton?
Yes. The closest is Lupton, 53.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Copperton?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Copperton?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Copperton?
About 12.3 inches (311 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Copperton?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Copperton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Copperton have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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