Elk, NM
Unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico
Elk is a small unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico. It is 10.5 miles W of Mayhill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88339.
Elk at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Otero County
- ZIP code
- 88339
- Nearest town
- Mayhill (10.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.9431, -105.3339
Weather in Elk now
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Elk weather by the hour
Elk weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elk.
This week in Elk
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elk
What is the weather usually like in Elk?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 15.7 inprecipitation per year · 399 mm
- 13.4 insnowfall per year · 34 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elk: April to June and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELK, NM US (USC00292865), adjusted for the elevation of Elk.
Elk weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elk through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Elk?
Elk has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 15.7 inches (399 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Elk is April to June and 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 Elk
The closest live webcam is Cloudcroft › South-west: Burro Avenue, 23.7 miles W of Elk.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Elk.
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Questions about Elk
Where is Elk, NM?
Elk is an unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico, 10.5 miles W of Mayhill.
What county is Elk in?
Elk is in Otero County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Elk, NM?
The ZIP code for Elk is 88339.
What is the nearest town to Elk?
Mayhill, 10.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elk?
Yes. The closest is Cloudcroft › South-west: Burro Avenue, 23.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elk?
June, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Elk?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Elk?
About 15.7 inches (399 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Elk?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elk?
April to June and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elk have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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