Dolores, NM
Historical community (former settlement) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Dolores is a historical community (former settlement) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It is 4.6 miles NW of Madrid, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87010.
Dolores at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Santa Fe County
- ZIP code
- 87010
- Nearest town
- Madrid (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.3425, -106.1192
Weather in Dolores now
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Dolores weather by the hour
Dolores weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dolores.
This week in Dolores
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dolores
What is the weather usually like in Dolores?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 12.1 inprecipitation per year · 308 mm
- 22.3 insnowfall per year · 57 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dolores: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STANLEY 2 NNE, NM US (USC00298518), adjusted for the elevation of Dolores.
Dolores weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dolores through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Dolores?
Dolores has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 12.1 inches (308 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dolores is May–June 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 Dolores
The closest live webcam is Federal Aviation Administration › East: Sandia Peak Ski Area, 20.4 miles SW of Dolores.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dolores.
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Questions about Dolores
Where is Dolores, NM?
Dolores is a historical community (former settlement) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, 4.6 miles NW of Madrid.
What county is Dolores in?
Dolores is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Dolores, NM?
The ZIP code for Dolores is 87010.
What is the nearest town to Dolores?
Madrid, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dolores?
Yes. The closest is Federal Aviation Administration › East: Sandia Peak Ski Area, 20.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dolores?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Dolores?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Dolores?
About 12.1 inches (308 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Dolores?
Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dolores?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dolores have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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