El Dado, NM
Unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico
El Dado is a small unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico. It is 14.3 miles SW of San Mateo, the nearest town.
El Dado at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Cibola County
- Nearest town
- San Mateo (14.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.5156, -107.5167
Weather in El Dado now
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El Dado weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of El Dado.
This week in El Dado
Sunrise, sunset and moon in El Dado
What is the weather usually like in El Dado?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 17°F average low
- 10.1 inprecipitation per year · 257 mm
- 18.2 insnowfall per year · 46 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit El Dado: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TORREON NAVAJO MISSION, NM US (USC00299031), adjusted for the elevation of El Dado.
El Dado weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in El Dado through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in El Dado?
El Dado 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 17°F (-9°C).
It gets about 10.1 inches (257 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit El Dado is May–June 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 Dado
The closest live webcam is Albuquerque: KOB-TV City Cam, 56.6 miles SE of El Dado.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from El Dado.
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Questions about El Dado
Where is El Dado, NM?
El Dado is an unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico, 14.3 miles SW of San Mateo.
What county is El Dado in?
El Dado is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
What is the nearest town to El Dado?
San Mateo, 14.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near El Dado?
Yes. The closest is Albuquerque: KOB-TV City Cam, 56.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in El Dado?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in El Dado?
December, with an average low of 17°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in El Dado?
About 10.1 inches (257 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in El Dado?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit El Dado?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does El Dado have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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