Cuchillo, NM
Unincorporated community in Sierra County, New Mexico
Cuchillo is a small unincorporated community in Sierra County, New Mexico. It is 4.8 miles E of Truth or Consequences, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87935.
Cuchillo at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Sierra County
- ZIP code
- 87935
- Nearest town
- Truth or Consequences (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.2358, -107.3600
Weather in Cuchillo now
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Cuchillo weather by the hour
Cuchillo weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cuchillo.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cuchillo
What is the weather usually like in Cuchillo?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 94°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 29°F average low
- 9.1 inprecipitation per year · 232 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cuchillo: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE AP, NM US (USW00093045), adjusted for the elevation of Cuchillo.
Cuchillo weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cuchillo through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:55 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Cuchillo?
Cuchillo has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 9.1 inches (232 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Cuchillo is March to May and 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 Cuchillo
The closest live webcam is Socorro: NRAO Very Large Array, 59.9 miles N of Cuchillo.
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Questions about Cuchillo
Where is Cuchillo, NM?
Cuchillo is an unincorporated community in Sierra County, New Mexico, 4.8 miles E of Truth or Consequences.
What county is Cuchillo in?
Cuchillo is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Cuchillo, NM?
The ZIP code for Cuchillo is 87935.
What is the nearest town to Cuchillo?
Truth or Consequences, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cuchillo?
Yes. The closest is Socorro: NRAO Very Large Array, 59.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cuchillo?
June, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Cuchillo?
December, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Cuchillo?
About 9.1 inches (232 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Cuchillo?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Cuchillo?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cuchillo have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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