Cowles, NM
Unincorporated community in Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Cowles is a small unincorporated community in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It is 13.6 miles W of Rio en Medio, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87573.
Cowles at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Santa Fe County
- ZIP code
- 87573
- Nearest town
- Rio en Medio (13.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.8119, -105.6592
Weather in Cowles now
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Cowles weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cowles.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cowles
What is the weather usually like in Cowles?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 76°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 24.9 inprecipitation per year · 634 mm
- 108.3 insnowfall per year · 275 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cowles: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GASCON, NM US (USC00293488), adjusted for the elevation of Cowles.
Cowles weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cowles through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Cowles?
Cowles has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 76°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 24.9 inches (634 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 108 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Cowles is June to 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 Cowles
The closest live webcam is Rio en Medio, 7.8 miles W of Cowles.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cowles.
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Questions about Cowles
Where is Cowles, NM?
Cowles is an unincorporated community in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, 13.6 miles W of Rio en Medio.
What county is Cowles in?
Cowles is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Cowles, NM?
The ZIP code for Cowles is 87573.
What is the nearest town to Cowles?
Rio en Medio, 13.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cowles?
Yes. The closest is Rio en Medio, 7.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cowles?
July, with an average high of 76°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Cowles?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Cowles?
About 24.9 inches (634 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Cowles?
Yes, about 108 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cowles?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cowles have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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