Escondido, NM
Historical community (former settlement) in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Escondido is a historical community (former settlement) in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 20.7 miles W of Capitan, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88351.
Escondido at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 88351
- Nearest town
- Capitan (20.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 33.4897, -105.2444
Weather in Escondido now
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Escondido weather by the hour
Escondido weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Escondido.
This week in Escondido
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Escondido
What is the weather usually like in Escondido?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 26°F average low
- 14.2 inprecipitation per year · 360 mm
- 12.4 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Escondido: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PICACHO, NM US (USC00296804), adjusted for the elevation of Escondido.
Escondido weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Escondido through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:46 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Escondido?
Escondido has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 14.2 inches (360 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Escondido 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 Escondido
The closest live webcam is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 32.0 miles W of Escondido.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Escondido.
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Questions about Escondido
Where is Escondido, NM?
Escondido is a historical community (former settlement) in Lincoln County, New Mexico, 20.7 miles W of Capitan.
What county is Escondido in?
Escondido is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Escondido, NM?
The ZIP code for Escondido is 88351.
What is the nearest town to Escondido?
Capitan, 20.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Escondido?
Yes. The closest is Ruidoso: Ski Apache, 32.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Escondido?
June, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Escondido?
December, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Escondido?
About 14.2 inches (360 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Escondido?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Escondido?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Escondido have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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