El Gato, NM
Unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico
El Gato is a small unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico. It is 1.5 miles S of Punta de Agua, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87061.
El Gato at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Torrance County
- ZIP code
- 87061
- Nearest town
- Punta de Agua (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 34.6222, -106.2992
Weather in El Gato now
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El Gato weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of El Gato.
This week in El Gato
Sunrise, sunset and moon in El Gato
What is the weather usually like in El Gato?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 17.0 inprecipitation per year · 431 mm
- 37.4 insnowfall per year · 95 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit El Gato: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOUNTAINAIR 8NW, NM US (USC00295968), adjusted for the elevation of El Gato.
El Gato weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in El Gato through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in El Gato?
El Gato has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 17.0 inches (431 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit El Gato is May–June and August–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 Gato
The closest live webcam is Moriarty › South-west: Moriarty Municipal Airport, 30.1 miles NE of El Gato.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from El Gato.
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Map of El Gato, NM
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Other communities near El Gato
- Sanchez Place0.5 mi NE
- Romero Place1.5 mi N
- Saiz Place2.6 mi NW
- Maez Place2.9 mi N
- D Candelaria Place3.6 mi W
- Hewitt Place4.7 mi SW
- McKinley Place4.8 mi W
- Anderson Place4.9 mi NW
- Alexander Place5.1 mi NE
- Thunderbird6.5 mi SW
- Hyde Place7.5 mi NW
- Nelson Place10.9 mi N
- Abo11.7 mi S
- Glover Place12.3 mi N
- Riley Place13.2 mi N
Questions about El Gato
Where is El Gato, NM?
El Gato is an unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico, 1.5 miles S of Punta de Agua.
What county is El Gato in?
El Gato is in Torrance County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of El Gato, NM?
The ZIP code for El Gato is 87061.
What is the nearest town to El Gato?
Punta de Agua, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near El Gato?
Yes. The closest is Moriarty › South-west: Moriarty Municipal Airport, 30.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in El Gato?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in El Gato?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in El Gato?
About 17.0 inches (431 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in El Gato?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit El Gato?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does El Gato have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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