El Ancon, NM
Unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico
El Ancon is a small unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It is 1.1 miles NW of San Jose, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87538.
El Ancon at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- San Miguel County
- ZIP code
- 87538
- Nearest town
- San Jose (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.3894, -105.4583
Weather in El Ancon now
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El Ancon weather by the hour
El Ancon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of El Ancon.
This week in El Ancon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in El Ancon
What is the weather usually like in El Ancon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 24°F average low
- 17.0 inprecipitation per year · 432 mm
- 25.0 insnowfall per year · 64 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit El Ancon: April to June and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VILLANUEVA, NM US (USC00299496), adjusted for the elevation of El Ancon.
El Ancon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in El Ancon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in El Ancon?
El Ancon has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 17.0 inches (432 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit El Ancon is April to June and 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 Ancon
The closest live webcam is Rio en Medio, 33.7 miles NW of El Ancon.
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Questions about El Ancon
Where is El Ancon, NM?
El Ancon is an unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico, 1.1 miles NW of San Jose.
What county is El Ancon in?
El Ancon is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of El Ancon, NM?
The ZIP code for El Ancon is 87538.
What is the nearest town to El Ancon?
San Jose, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near El Ancon?
Yes. The closest is Rio en Medio, 33.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in El Ancon?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in El Ancon?
December, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in El Ancon?
About 17.0 inches (432 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in El Ancon?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit El Ancon?
April to June and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does El Ancon have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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