Coyote, NM
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Coyote is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 11.7 miles S of Carrizozo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88301.
Coyote at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 88301
- Nearest town
- Carrizozo (11.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.8125, -105.8231
Weather in Coyote now
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Coyote weather by the hour
Coyote weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Coyote.
This week in Coyote
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Coyote
What is the weather usually like in Coyote?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 91°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 22°F average low
- 13.4 inprecipitation per year · 339 mm
- 7.0 insnowfall per year · 18 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Coyote: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARRIZOZO 1SW, NM US (USC00291515), adjusted for the elevation of Coyote.
Coyote weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Coyote through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Coyote?
Coyote has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 13.4 inches (339 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Coyote 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 Coyote
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 28.8 miles S of Coyote.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Coyote.
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Questions about Coyote
Where is Coyote, NM?
Coyote is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico, 11.7 miles S of Carrizozo.
What county is Coyote in?
Coyote is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Coyote, NM?
The ZIP code for Coyote is 88301.
What is the nearest town to Coyote?
Carrizozo, 11.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Coyote?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 28.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Coyote?
June, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Coyote?
December, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Coyote?
About 13.4 inches (339 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Coyote?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Coyote?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Coyote have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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