Dusty, NM
Historical community (former settlement) in Sierra County, New Mexico
Dusty is a historical community (former settlement) in Sierra County, New Mexico. It is 18.4 miles S of Winston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87943.
Dusty at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Sierra County
- ZIP code
- 87943
- Nearest town
- Winston (18.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.6122, -107.6511
Weather in Dusty now
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Dusty weather by the hour
Dusty weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dusty.
This week in Dusty
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dusty
What is the weather usually like in Dusty?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 89°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 19°F average low
- 13.9 inprecipitation per year · 353 mm
- 9.6 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dusty: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WINSTON, NM US (USC00299806), adjusted for the elevation of Dusty.
Dusty weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dusty through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Dusty?
Dusty has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 13.9 inches (353 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dusty is April–May 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 Dusty
The closest live webcam is Socorro: NRAO Very Large Array, 32.0 miles N of Dusty.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dusty.
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Questions about Dusty
Where is Dusty, NM?
Dusty is a historical community (former settlement) in Sierra County, New Mexico, 18.4 miles S of Winston.
What county is Dusty in?
Dusty is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Dusty, NM?
The ZIP code for Dusty is 87943.
What is the nearest town to Dusty?
Winston, 18.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dusty?
Yes. The closest is Socorro: NRAO Very Large Array, 32.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dusty?
June, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Dusty?
December, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Dusty?
About 13.9 inches (353 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Dusty?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dusty?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dusty have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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