El Vado, NM
Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
El Vado is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 11.9 miles NE of Tierra Amarilla, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87575.
El Vado at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- ZIP code
- 87575
- Nearest town
- Tierra Amarilla (11.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.5939, -106.7281
Weather in El Vado now
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El Vado weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of El Vado.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in El Vado
What is the weather usually like in El Vado?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 9°F average low
- 14.1 inprecipitation per year · 359 mm
- 35.7 insnowfall per year · 91 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit El Vado: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EL VADO DAM, NM US (USC00292837), adjusted for the elevation of El Vado.
El Vado weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in El Vado through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in El Vado?
El Vado has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C).
It gets about 14.1 inches (359 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit El Vado 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 Vado
The closest live webcam is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 45.6 miles S of El Vado.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from El Vado.
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Questions about El Vado
Where is El Vado, NM?
El Vado is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 11.9 miles NE of Tierra Amarilla.
What county is El Vado in?
El Vado is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of El Vado, NM?
The ZIP code for El Vado is 87575.
What is the nearest town to El Vado?
Tierra Amarilla, 11.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near El Vado?
Yes. The closest is Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserve, 45.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in El Vado?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in El Vado?
January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in El Vado?
About 14.1 inches (359 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in El Vado?
Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit El Vado?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does El Vado have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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