El Cerrito, NM
Unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico
El Cerrito is a small unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It is 2.8 miles W of Villanueva, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87583.
El Cerrito at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- San Miguel County
- ZIP code
- 87583
- Nearest town
- Villanueva (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.2756, -105.3114
Weather in El Cerrito now
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El Cerrito weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of El Cerrito.
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What is the weather usually like in El Cerrito?
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 Cerrito: 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 Cerrito.
El Cerrito weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in El Cerrito through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in El Cerrito?
El Cerrito 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 Cerrito 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 Cerrito
The closest live webcam is Santa Rosa › West: Blue Hole, 42.9 miles SE of El Cerrito.
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Questions about El Cerrito
Where is El Cerrito, NM?
El Cerrito is an unincorporated community in San Miguel County, New Mexico, 2.8 miles W of Villanueva.
What county is El Cerrito in?
El Cerrito is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of El Cerrito, NM?
The ZIP code for El Cerrito is 87583.
What is the nearest town to El Cerrito?
Villanueva, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near El Cerrito?
Yes. The closest is Santa Rosa › West: Blue Hole, 42.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in El Cerrito?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in El Cerrito?
December, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in El Cerrito?
About 17.0 inches (432 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in El Cerrito?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit El Cerrito?
April to June and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does El Cerrito have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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