El Chapparal, NM
Unincorporated community in Sandoval County, New Mexico
El Chapparal is a small unincorporated community in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It is 1.6 miles SW of Bernalillo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87004.
El Chapparal at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Sandoval County
- ZIP code
- 87004
- Nearest town
- Bernalillo (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.3328, -106.5394
Weather in El Chapparal now
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El Chapparal weather by the hour
El Chapparal weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of El Chapparal.
This week in El Chapparal
Sunrise, sunset and moon in El Chapparal
What is the weather usually like in El Chapparal?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 10.9 inprecipitation per year · 276 mm
- 10.7 insnowfall per year · 27 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit El Chapparal: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PLACITAS 4W, NM US (USC00296911), adjusted for the elevation of El Chapparal.
El Chapparal weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in El Chapparal through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in El Chapparal?
El Chapparal has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 10.9 inches (276 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit El Chapparal 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 El Chapparal
The closest live webcam is Federal Aviation Administration › East: Sandia Peak Ski Area, 11.1 miles SE of El Chapparal.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from El Chapparal.
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Questions about El Chapparal
Where is El Chapparal, NM?
El Chapparal is an unincorporated community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, 1.6 miles SW of Bernalillo.
What county is El Chapparal in?
El Chapparal is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of El Chapparal, NM?
The ZIP code for El Chapparal is 87004.
What is the nearest town to El Chapparal?
Bernalillo, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near El Chapparal?
Yes. The closest is Federal Aviation Administration › East: Sandia Peak Ski Area, 11.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in El Chapparal?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in El Chapparal?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in El Chapparal?
About 10.9 inches (276 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in El Chapparal?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit El Chapparal?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does El Chapparal have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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