El Alto, NM
Unincorporated community in Mora County, New Mexico
El Alto is a small unincorporated community in Mora County, New Mexico. It is 1.7 miles SW of Mora, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87723.
El Alto at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Mora County
- ZIP code
- 87723
- Nearest town
- Mora (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.9789, -105.3075
Weather in El Alto now
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El Alto weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of El Alto.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in El Alto
What is the weather usually like in El Alto?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 76°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 24.9 inprecipitation per year · 634 mm
- 108.3 insnowfall per year · 275 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit El Alto: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GASCON, NM US (USC00293488), adjusted for the elevation of El Alto.
El Alto weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in El Alto through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in El Alto?
El Alto has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 76°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 24.9 inches (634 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 108 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit El Alto is June to 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 El Alto
The closest live webcam is Vadito, 18.1 miles NW of El Alto.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from El Alto.
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Questions about El Alto
Where is El Alto, NM?
El Alto is an unincorporated community in Mora County, New Mexico, 1.7 miles SW of Mora.
What county is El Alto in?
El Alto is in Mora County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of El Alto, NM?
The ZIP code for El Alto is 87723.
What is the nearest town to El Alto?
Mora, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near El Alto?
Yes. The closest is Vadito, 18.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in El Alto?
July, with an average high of 76°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in El Alto?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in El Alto?
About 24.9 inches (634 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in El Alto?
Yes, about 108 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit El Alto?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does El Alto have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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