Espanola, NM

Unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

Espanola is a small unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 1.0 miles NE of Española, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 87532.

Espanola at a glance

State
New Mexico
County
Rio Arriba County
ZIP code
87532
Nearest town
Española (1.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
35.9911, -106.0800

Weather in Espanola now

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Espanola weather by the hour

Espanola weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Espanola

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Espanola

What is the weather usually like in Espanola?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

11°32°54°75°96°48°16°Jan55°21°Feb62°26°Mar70°33°Apr78°40°May89°49°Jun91°57°Jul88°54°Aug82°46°Sep70°34°Oct59°23°Nov47°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.5"Feb0.5"Mar0.6"Apr0.8"May0.6"Jun1.6"Jul1.6"Aug1.1"Sep1.4"Oct0.8"Nov0.7"Dec

Best time to visit Espanola: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ESPANOLA, NM US (USC00293031), adjusted for the elevation of Espanola.

Espanola weather month by month

January
48° 16°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
February
55° 21°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
March
62° 26°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
70° 33°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
78° 40°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
89° 49°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
91° 57°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
88° 54°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
82° 46°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
70° 34°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
59° 23°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
47° 16°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Espanola through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:12 AM5:15 PM10 h 2 min
February6:49 AM5:47 PM10 h 57 min
March7:13 AM7:13 PM11 h 59 min
April6:29 AM7:39 PM13 h 9 min
May5:56 AM8:04 PM14 h 7 min
June5:45 AM8:24 PM14 h 38 min
July5:58 AM8:22 PM14 h 24 min
August6:21 AM7:55 PM13 h 33 min
September6:45 AM7:12 PM12 h 27 min
October7:10 AM6:29 PM11 h 19 min
November6:39 AM4:58 PM10 h 18 min
December7:06 AM4:52 PM9 h 46 min

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

What is the weather like in Espanola?

Espanola has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).

It gets about 10.8 inches (275 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is March.

The best time to visit Espanola is April–May and September–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 Espanola

The closest live webcam is Los Alamos, 14.4 miles SW of Espanola.

Los AlamosLos Alamos · 14.4 mi SWOn Windy
Los Alamos: Pajarito Mountain Ski AreaLos Alamos · 18.5 mi WOn Windy
Rio en Mediounknown · 21.0 mi SEOn Windy
Sandoval › South: Valles Caldera National Preserveunknown · 22.9 mi WOn Windy
Vaditounknown · 31.7 mi EOn Windy
Taos: SMU-in-Taos at Fort BurgwinTaos · 34.2 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Espanola

Where is Espanola, NM?

Espanola is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, 1.0 miles NE of Española.

What county is Espanola in?

Espanola is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

What is the ZIP code of Espanola, NM?

The ZIP code for Espanola is 87532.

What is the nearest town to Espanola?

Española, 1.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Espanola?

Yes. The closest is Los Alamos, 14.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Espanola?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Espanola?

December, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Espanola?

About 10.8 inches (275 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Espanola?

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

When is the best time to visit Espanola?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Espanola have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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