Encinoso, NM
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Encinoso is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 12.1 miles SW of Capitan, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88316.
Encinoso at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 88316
- Nearest town
- Capitan (12.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.6856, -105.4828
Weather in Encinoso now
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Encinoso weather by the hour
Encinoso weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Encinoso.
This week in Encinoso
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Encinoso
What is the weather usually like in Encinoso?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 16.6 inprecipitation per year · 421 mm
- 27.3 insnowfall per year · 69 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Encinoso: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAPITAN, NM US (USC00291440), adjusted for the elevation of Encinoso.
Encinoso weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Encinoso through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Encinoso?
Encinoso 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 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 16.6 inches (421 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Encinoso 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 Encinoso
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 26.6 miles SW of Encinoso.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Encinoso.
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Questions about Encinoso
Where is Encinoso, NM?
Encinoso is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico, 12.1 miles SW of Capitan.
What county is Encinoso in?
Encinoso is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Encinoso, NM?
The ZIP code for Encinoso is 88316.
What is the nearest town to Encinoso?
Capitan, 12.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Encinoso?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 26.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Encinoso?
June, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Encinoso?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Encinoso?
About 16.6 inches (421 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Encinoso?
Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Encinoso?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Encinoso have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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