Cutter, NM
Unincorporated community in Sierra County, New Mexico
Cutter is a small unincorporated community in Sierra County, New Mexico. It is 14.3 miles NW of Elephant Butte, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87901.
Cutter at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Sierra County
- ZIP code
- 87901
- Nearest town
- Elephant Butte (14.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.0603, -107.0219
Weather in Cutter now
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Cutter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cutter.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cutter
What is the weather usually like in Cutter?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 9.9 inprecipitation per year · 251 mm
- 0.9 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cutter: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELEPHANT BUTTE DAM, NM US (USC00292848), adjusted for the elevation of Cutter.
Cutter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cutter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:54 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 1 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Cutter?
Cutter has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 9.9 inches (251 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Cutter 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 Cutter
The closest live webcam is Las Cruces › East, 53.9 miles S of Cutter.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cutter.
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Questions about Cutter
Where is Cutter, NM?
Cutter is an unincorporated community in Sierra County, New Mexico, 14.3 miles NW of Elephant Butte.
What county is Cutter in?
Cutter is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Cutter, NM?
The ZIP code for Cutter is 87901.
What is the nearest town to Cutter?
Elephant Butte, 14.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cutter?
Yes. The closest is Las Cruces › East, 53.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cutter?
June, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Cutter?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Cutter?
About 9.9 inches (251 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Cutter?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cutter?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cutter have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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