Elwood, NM
Unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico
Elwood is a small unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico. It is 6.8 miles N of Orogrande, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88342.
Elwood at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Otero County
- ZIP code
- 88342
- Nearest town
- Orogrande (6.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.2936, -106.1367
Weather in Elwood now
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Elwood weather by the hour
Elwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elwood.
This week in Elwood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elwood
What is the weather usually like in Elwood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 97°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 12.4 inprecipitation per year · 315 mm
- 1.9 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elwood: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OROGRANDE, NM US (USC00296435), adjusted for the elevation of Elwood.
Elwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:51 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Elwood?
Elwood has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 12.4 inches (315 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Elwood is March to May and 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 Elwood
The closest live webcam is El Paso › North: US-54 @ State Line, 23.1 miles SW of Elwood.
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Questions about Elwood
Where is Elwood, NM?
Elwood is an unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico, 6.8 miles N of Orogrande.
What county is Elwood in?
Elwood is in Otero County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Elwood, NM?
The ZIP code for Elwood is 88342.
What is the nearest town to Elwood?
Orogrande, 6.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elwood?
Yes. The closest is El Paso › North: US-54 @ State Line, 23.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elwood?
June, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Elwood?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Elwood?
About 12.4 inches (315 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Elwood?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elwood?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elwood have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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