Duranes, NM
Unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico
Duranes is a small unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico. It is 3.3 miles N of Ojo Caliente, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87549.
Duranes at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Taos County
- ZIP code
- 87549
- Nearest town
- Ojo Caliente (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.2689, -106.0517
Weather in Duranes now
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Duranes weather by the hour
Duranes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Duranes.
This week in Duranes
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Duranes
What is the weather usually like in Duranes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 11.7 inprecipitation per year · 298 mm
- 23.9 insnowfall per year · 61 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Duranes: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EL RITO, NM US (USC00292820), adjusted for the elevation of Duranes.
Duranes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Duranes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Duranes?
Duranes has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 11.7 inches (298 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Duranes 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 Duranes
The closest live webcam is Taos › East: Arroyo Hondo, 23.6 miles NE of Duranes.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Duranes.
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Questions about Duranes
Where is Duranes, NM?
Duranes is an unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico, 3.3 miles N of Ojo Caliente.
What county is Duranes in?
Duranes is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Duranes, NM?
The ZIP code for Duranes is 87549.
What is the nearest town to Duranes?
Ojo Caliente, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Duranes?
Yes. The closest is Taos › East: Arroyo Hondo, 23.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Duranes?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Duranes?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Duranes?
About 11.7 inches (298 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Duranes?
Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Duranes?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Duranes have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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