Dora, NM weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Dora now

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Dora weather by the hour

Dora weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dora.

This week in Dora

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dora

What is the weather usually like in Dora?

BSk
Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°39°59°78°97°55°25°Jan60°28°Feb68°35°Mar76°41°Apr84°51°May92°60°Jun92°64°Jul91°63°Aug85°56°Sep76°45°Oct63°33°Nov55°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.3"Feb0.7"Mar0.7"Apr1.4"May2.0"Jun3.4"Jul3.0"Aug1.9"Sep1.5"Oct0.6"Nov0.6"Dec

Best time to visit Dora: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELIDA, NM US (USC00292854), adjusted for the elevation of Dora.

Dora weather month by month

January
55° 25°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
February
60° 28°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
March
68° 35°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
April
76° 41°F
0.7 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
84° 51°F
1.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
92° 60°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
92° 64°F
3.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
91° 63°F
3.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
85° 56°F
1.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
76° 45°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
November
63° 33°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
December
55° 26°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Dora through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:56 AM5:08 PM10 h 11 min
February6:36 AM5:38 PM11 h 2 min
March7:01 AM7:02 PM12 h 0 min
April6:20 AM7:25 PM13 h 5 min
May5:50 AM7:49 PM13 h 58 min
June5:40 AM8:07 PM14 h 26 min
July5:52 AM8:06 PM14 h 14 min
August6:14 AM7:41 PM13 h 27 min
September6:35 AM7:01 PM12 h 25 min
October6:57 AM6:20 PM11 h 23 min
November6:24 AM4:51 PM10 h 26 min
December6:49 AM4:47 PM9 h 57 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Dora?

Dora has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 16.7 inches (423 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Dora is April–May and September–October. At 4,291 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Dora

What is the hottest month in Dora?

June, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Dora?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Dora?

About 16.7 inches (423 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Dora?

Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Dora?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Dora have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

What is the weather like in Dora in November?

Highs average 63°F and lows 33°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Dora?

Around 6:24 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:51 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Dora weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Dora.

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