El Valle, NM
Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
El Valle is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 3.4 miles W of Ojo Sarco, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87543.
El Valle at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- ZIP code
- 87543
- Nearest town
- Ojo Sarco (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.1103, -105.7261
Weather in El Valle now
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El Valle weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of El Valle.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in El Valle
What is the weather usually like in El Valle?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 11.1 inprecipitation per year · 282 mm
- 10.7 insnowfall per year · 27 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit El Valle: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALCALDE, NM US (USC00290245), adjusted for the elevation of El Valle.
El Valle weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in El Valle through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in El Valle?
El Valle has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 11.1 inches (282 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit El Valle is May–June 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 Valle
The closest live webcam is Vadito, 10.3 miles E of El Valle.
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Questions about El Valle
Where is El Valle, NM?
El Valle is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 3.4 miles W of Ojo Sarco.
What county is El Valle in?
El Valle is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of El Valle, NM?
The ZIP code for El Valle is 87543.
What is the nearest town to El Valle?
Ojo Sarco, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near El Valle?
Yes. The closest is Vadito, 10.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in El Valle?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in El Valle?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in El Valle?
About 11.1 inches (282 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in El Valle?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit El Valle?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does El Valle have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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