Defiance, NM
Unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico
Defiance is a small unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico. It is 0.0 miles SE of Purty Rock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87319.
Defiance at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- McKinley County
- ZIP code
- 87319
- Nearest town
- Purty Rock (0.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.4906, -108.8958
Weather in Defiance now
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Defiance weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Defiance.
This week in Defiance
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Defiance
What is the weather usually like in Defiance?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 14°F average low
- 10.7 inprecipitation per year · 272 mm
- 33.8 insnowfall per year · 86 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Defiance: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALLUP MUNI AP, NM US (USW00023081), adjusted for the elevation of Defiance.
Defiance weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Defiance through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Defiance?
Defiance has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 10.7 inches (272 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 34 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Defiance 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 Defiance
The closest live webcam is Lupton, 13.0 miles SW of Defiance.
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Questions about Defiance
Where is Defiance, NM?
Defiance is an unincorporated community in McKinley County, New Mexico, 0.0 miles SE of Purty Rock.
What county is Defiance in?
Defiance is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Defiance, NM?
The ZIP code for Defiance is 87319.
What is the nearest town to Defiance?
Purty Rock, 0.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Defiance?
Yes. The closest is Lupton, 13.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Defiance?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Defiance?
December, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Defiance?
About 10.7 inches (272 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Defiance?
Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Defiance?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Defiance have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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