Double Crossing, NM
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Double Crossing is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 9.2 miles W of Capitan, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88338.
Double Crossing at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 88338
- Nearest town
- Capitan (9.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.5261, -105.4397
Weather in Double Crossing now
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Double Crossing weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Double Crossing.
This week in Double Crossing
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Double Crossing
What is the weather usually like in Double Crossing?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 16.6 inprecipitation per year · 421 mm
- 27.3 insnowfall per year · 69 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Double Crossing: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAPITAN, NM US (USC00291440), adjusted for the elevation of Double Crossing.
Double Crossing weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Double Crossing through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Double Crossing?
Double Crossing has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 16.6 inches (421 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Double Crossing 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 Double Crossing
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 22.0 miles SW of Double Crossing.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Double Crossing.
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Questions about Double Crossing
Where is Double Crossing, NM?
Double Crossing is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico, 9.2 miles W of Capitan.
What county is Double Crossing in?
Double Crossing is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Double Crossing, NM?
The ZIP code for Double Crossing is 88338.
What is the nearest town to Double Crossing?
Capitan, 9.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Double Crossing?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 22.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Double Crossing?
June, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Double Crossing?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Double Crossing?
About 16.6 inches (421 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Double Crossing?
Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Double Crossing?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Double Crossing have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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