El Rito, NM
Unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico
El Rito is a small unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico. It is 1.1 miles NW of Mesita, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87026.
El Rito at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Cibola County
- ZIP code
- 87026
- Nearest town
- Mesita (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 34.9992, -107.2994
Weather in El Rito now
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El Rito weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of El Rito.
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What is the weather usually like in El Rito?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 17°F average low
- 10.0 inprecipitation per year · 254 mm
- 15.0 insnowfall per year · 38 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit El Rito: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CUBERO, NM US (USC00292250), adjusted for the elevation of El Rito.
El Rito weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in El Rito through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in El Rito?
El Rito 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 (-8°C).
It gets about 10.0 inches (254 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit El Rito 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 Rito
The closest live webcam is Albuquerque: KOB-TV City Cam, 36.3 miles E of El Rito.
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Questions about El Rito
Where is El Rito, NM?
El Rito is an unincorporated community in Cibola County, New Mexico, 1.1 miles NW of Mesita.
What county is El Rito in?
El Rito is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of El Rito, NM?
The ZIP code for El Rito is 87026.
What is the nearest town to El Rito?
Mesita, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near El Rito?
Yes. The closest is Albuquerque: KOB-TV City Cam, 36.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in El Rito?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in El Rito?
December, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in El Rito?
About 10.0 inches (254 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in El Rito?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit El Rito?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does El Rito have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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