Elizabethtown, NM

Unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico

Elizabethtown is a small unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico. It is 5.2 miles S of Eagle Nest, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87718.

Elizabethtown at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Colfax County
ZIP code
87718
Nearest town
Eagle Nest (5.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
36.6192, -105.2839

Weather in Elizabethtown now

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Elizabethtown weather by the hour

Elizabethtown weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elizabethtown.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elizabethtown

What is the weather usually like in Elizabethtown?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

0°21°42°63°84°39°5°Jan42°10°Feb49°18°Mar56°24°Apr66°32°May76°38°Jun79°44°Jul77°43°Aug72°35°Sep62°25°Oct49°15°Nov39°6°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.9"Feb1.3"Mar1.5"Apr1.3"May1.1"Jun2.9"Jul2.8"Aug1.6"Sep1.3"Oct0.9"Nov0.9"Dec

Best time to visit Elizabethtown: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EAGLE NEST, NM US (USC00292700), adjusted for the elevation of Elizabethtown.

Elizabethtown weather month by month

January
39° 5°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
42° 10°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
49° 18°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
April
56° 24°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
66° 32°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
76° 38°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
79° 44°F
2.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
77° 43°F
2.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
72° 35°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
62° 25°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
49° 15°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
December
39° 6°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Elizabethtown through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:10 AM5:10 PM9 h 59 min
February6:47 AM5:43 PM10 h 55 min
March7:10 AM7:09 PM11 h 59 min
April6:25 AM7:36 PM13 h 11 min
May5:52 AM8:02 PM14 h 10 min
June5:40 AM8:22 PM14 h 42 min
July5:53 AM8:21 PM14 h 27 min
August6:17 AM7:53 PM13 h 36 min
September6:42 AM7:10 PM12 h 27 min
October7:07 AM6:26 PM11 h 18 min
November6:37 AM4:53 PM10 h 15 min
December7:04 AM4:48 PM9 h 43 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Elizabethtown?

Elizabethtown has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).

It gets about 17.2 inches (437 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Elizabethtown is June to 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 Elizabethtown

The closest live webcam is Taos Ski Valley: Wheeler Peak, 8.5 miles SW of Elizabethtown.

Taos Ski Valley: Wheeler PeakTaos Ski Valley · 8.5 mi SWOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley › North-west: Bobcat PassTaos Ski Valley · 8.7 mi WOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley › South-west: Lower Base DriveTaos Ski Valley · 9.3 mi WOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley › SouthTaos Ski Valley · 9.3 mi WOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley › South: Kachina RoadTaos Ski Valley · 9.7 mi WOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley: Top Lift 7Taos Ski Valley · 9.9 mi WOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley: Poco RoadTaos Ski Valley · 9.9 mi WOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley › West: Kachina Peak NM - Highline RoadTaos Ski Valley · 9.9 mi WOn Windy
Taos Ski Valley › South-west: Taos PlazaTaos Ski Valley · 10.1 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Elizabethtown.

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Questions about Elizabethtown

Where is Elizabethtown, NM?

Elizabethtown is an unincorporated community in Colfax County, New Mexico, 5.2 miles S of Eagle Nest.

What county is Elizabethtown in?

Elizabethtown is in Colfax County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Elizabethtown, NM?

The ZIP code for Elizabethtown is 87718.

What is the nearest town to Elizabethtown?

Eagle Nest, 5.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Elizabethtown?

Yes. The closest is Taos Ski Valley: Wheeler Peak, 8.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Elizabethtown?

July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Elizabethtown?

January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).

How much does it rain in Elizabethtown?

About 17.2 inches (437 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Elizabethtown?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Elizabethtown?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Elizabethtown have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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