El Prado, NM
Unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico
El Prado is a small unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico. It is 1.3 miles NE of Taos Pueblo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87529.
El Prado at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Taos County
- ZIP code
- 87529
- Nearest town
- Taos Pueblo (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.4486, -105.5750
Weather in El Prado now
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El Prado weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of El Prado.
This week in El Prado
Sunrise, sunset and moon in El Prado
What is the weather usually like in El Prado?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 12.7 inprecipitation per year · 323 mm
- 28.4 insnowfall per year · 72 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit El Prado: May to July and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAOS, NM US (USC00298668), adjusted for the elevation of El Prado.
El Prado weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in El Prado through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in El Prado?
El Prado has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 12.7 inches (323 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit El Prado is May to July 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 Prado
The closest live webcam is Taos Pueblo › North: Arroyo Seco - Valdez, 4.7 miles N of El Prado.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from El Prado.
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Questions about El Prado
Where is El Prado, NM?
El Prado is an unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico, 1.3 miles NE of Taos Pueblo.
What county is El Prado in?
El Prado is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of El Prado, NM?
The ZIP code for El Prado is 87529.
What is the nearest town to El Prado?
Taos Pueblo, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near El Prado?
Yes. The closest is Taos Pueblo › North: Arroyo Seco - Valdez, 4.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in El Prado?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in El Prado?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in El Prado?
About 12.7 inches (323 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in El Prado?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit El Prado?
May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does El Prado have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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