El Refugio, NM
Unincorporated community in Bernalillo County, New Mexico
El Refugio is a small unincorporated community in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It is 2.4 miles W of Cedar Crest, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87008.
El Refugio at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Bernalillo County
- ZIP code
- 87008
- Nearest town
- Cedar Crest (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.1175, -106.3375
Weather in El Refugio now
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El Refugio weather by the hour
El Refugio weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of El Refugio.
This week in El Refugio
Sunrise, sunset and moon in El Refugio
What is the weather usually like in El Refugio?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 18°F average low
- 14.6 inprecipitation per year · 371 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit El Refugio: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SANDIA PARK, NM US (USC00298015), adjusted for the elevation of El Refugio.
El Refugio weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in El Refugio through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in El Refugio?
El Refugio has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 14.6 inches (371 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is June.
The best time to visit El Refugio 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 Refugio
The closest live webcam is Federal Aviation Administration › South: Sandia Peak Tramway, 7.7 miles NW of El Refugio.
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Questions about El Refugio
Where is El Refugio, NM?
El Refugio is an unincorporated community in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 2.4 miles W of Cedar Crest.
What county is El Refugio in?
El Refugio is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of El Refugio, NM?
The ZIP code for El Refugio is 87008.
What is the nearest town to El Refugio?
Cedar Crest, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near El Refugio?
Yes. The closest is Federal Aviation Administration › South: Sandia Peak Tramway, 7.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in El Refugio?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in El Refugio?
December, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in El Refugio?
About 14.6 inches (371 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in El Refugio?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit El Refugio?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does El Refugio have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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